CVE-2026-10698 in MOVEit Transfer
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Custom Reports modules).
This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: from 2025.0.0 before 2025.0.8, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.4, from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/08/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical weakness in Progress MOVEit Transfer's Custom Reports modules where the system fails to properly sanitize user input before processing database queries. The improper neutralization of special elements creates an environment where malicious actors can inject harmful data elements that bypass normal validation mechanisms and directly influence query execution logic. This flaw exists within the data query processing pipeline where user-supplied parameters are not adequately escaped or validated before being incorporated into backend database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization routines within the Custom Reports functionality. When users provide parameters for report generation, the system does not sufficiently neutralize special characters that could alter the intended query structure. This allows attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries through techniques such as SQL injection or command injection depending on the backend database implementation. The vulnerability affects specific version ranges including 2025.0.0 through 2025.0.7, 2025.1.0 through 2025.1.3, and 2026.0.0 through 2026.0.0, indicating a widespread issue across multiple release branches.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations using MOVEit Transfer for file management and automated reporting processes. Attackers could potentially extract sensitive data from the underlying database, modify report parameters to access unauthorized information, or even execute arbitrary commands on the backend system. The impact extends beyond simple data exposure as it could enable privilege escalation attacks or lead to complete system compromise when combined with other vulnerabilities. Organizations relying on automated reporting features for compliance monitoring or business intelligence may experience unauthorized data access that could violate regulatory requirements and compromise operational integrity.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-74 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic, making it a classic example of injection flaws that have been consistently identified as critical security risks. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this weakness maps to technique T1078 for valid accounts usage and potentially T1213 for data from information repositories when exploited for unauthorized database access. Organizations should immediately implement the vendor-provided patches for versions 2025.0.8, 2025.1.4, and 2026.0.1 respectively to address this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing input validation at multiple layers, including application firewalls and database query monitoring, can provide additional defense in depth. Regular security assessments of report generation modules and comprehensive logging of user activities within the Custom Reports functionality should also be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts.