CVE-2026-8649: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Cus

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8649 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting moveit transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Custom Reports modules). This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.7, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-943
Published	2026-07-08
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Progress Software Corporation · Vendor: progress

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-08 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progress moveit transfer UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025.0.7 · >= 2025.1.0 and < 2025.1.3

Fixed in: 2025.0.7, 2025.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2025.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2025.0.7 (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 2025.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit-transfer sudo apt install moveit-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2025.1.0> 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_2025.1.0> 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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-8649?

moveit transfer: upgrade to 2025.0.7, 2025.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8649 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8649 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-2026-8649 affect?

CVE-2026-8649 affects moveit transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Custom Reports modules). This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.7, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8649?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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