CVE-2024-4563 in MOVEit Automation
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2024
The Progress MOVEit Automation configuration export function prior to 2024.0.1 uses a cryptographic method with insufficient bit length.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-4563 affects the Progress MOVEit Automation configuration export function, specifically in versions prior to 2024.0.1. This issue represents a critical weakness in the cryptographic implementation used for exporting configuration data, which could potentially compromise the security of sensitive organizational information. The affected system employs cryptographic methods that do not meet contemporary security standards, creating an avenue for potential attackers to exploit weaknesses in the encryption process. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of cryptographic weakness vulnerabilities and is particularly concerning given that it impacts a configuration export function that likely contains sensitive operational data.
The technical flaw lies in the insufficient bit length of the cryptographic method employed by the configuration export functionality. Cryptographic algorithms require specific bit lengths to maintain adequate security strength against modern computational attacks, and when these requirements are not met, the encryption becomes vulnerable to various attack vectors including brute force attempts, statistical analysis, and computational cryptanalysis. The inadequate bit length directly undermines the confidentiality guarantees that should be provided by the encryption mechanism, making it possible for unauthorized parties to decrypt sensitive information that was intended to be protected during the export process. This weakness specifically relates to the cryptographic implementation within the MOVEit Automation system's export functionality, where the encryption keys or algorithms used do not provide sufficient entropy to resist contemporary attack methodologies.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it affects the integrity and confidentiality of organizational configuration data that may include sensitive parameters, connection strings, authentication credentials, and operational settings. When attackers can exploit this weakness, they gain the ability to access and potentially manipulate critical system configurations, which could lead to unauthorized access to network resources, data exfiltration, or disruption of automated processes. The configuration export function typically serves as a mechanism for system administrators to backup or transfer system settings, making it a valuable target for adversaries seeking to understand system architecture and identify potential attack vectors. This vulnerability creates a persistent risk that could be exploited across multiple environments where MOVEit Automation is deployed, potentially affecting numerous organizations that have not yet upgraded to the patched version.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to Progress MOVEit Automation version 2024.0.1 or later, which addresses this cryptographic weakness through the implementation of stronger encryption methods with appropriate bit lengths. Security teams should also conduct thorough assessments of all systems using the vulnerable versions to identify potential exploitation attempts and implement additional monitoring controls around configuration export activities. The remediation process should include verification that the updated cryptographic implementations meet industry standards such as those specified in the NIST Special Publication 800-57 for key management and cryptographic strength requirements. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-326, which addresses the use of weak encryption algorithms, and could potentially be leveraged by threat actors following techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under the T1552 category for credential access and T1071 for application layer protocols, where attackers might exploit weak cryptographic implementations to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.