CVE-2020-8612: In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to a

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CVE-2020-8612 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting moveit transfer, moveit transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, aka XSS.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: progess · progress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progess moveit transfer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2019.1 and < 2019.1.4

Fixed in: 2019.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2019.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy moveit-transfer || rpm -q moveit-transfer || moveit-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moveit-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moveit-transfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2019.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit-transfer sudo apt install moveit-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.1> sudo apt-mark hold moveit-transfer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list moveit-transfer sudo dnf downgrade moveit-transfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.1> sudo dnf versionlock add moveit-transfer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

progress moveit transfer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2019.2 and < 2019.2.1

Fixed in: 2019.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2019.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy moveit-transfer || rpm -q moveit-transfer || moveit-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moveit-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moveit-transfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2019.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit-transfer sudo apt install moveit-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.2> sudo apt-mark hold moveit-transfer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list moveit-transfer sudo dnf downgrade moveit-transfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.2> sudo dnf versionlock add moveit-transfer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8612?

moveit transfer: upgrade to 2019.1.4; moveit transfer: upgrade to 2019.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8612 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8612 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-8612 affect?

CVE-2020-8612 affects moveit transfer, moveit transfer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, a

How urgent is CVE-2020-8612?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity

Software pages

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