CVE-2026-8649 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: before 2025.0.7, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/08/2026
The vulnerability under discussion represents a critical improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic affecting Progress MOVEit Transfer custom reports modules. This weakness manifests as a failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input within the query processing framework, creating an environment where maliciously crafted data can be interpreted as executable code or commands. The affected versions span across specific release ranges including all builds prior to 2025.0.7 and versions from 2025.1.0 through 2025.1.2, indicating a targeted issue within the custom reporting functionality that processes user-defined queries and data inputs.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the query execution engine of MOVEit Transfer's custom reports module. When users construct custom reports or define query parameters, the system fails to adequately neutralize special characters, escape sequences, or command delimiters that could be interpreted by the underlying database or application logic. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-74 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in data queries, and represents a classic example of injection vulnerabilities where user-controlled data flows directly into executable contexts without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns to encompass potential full system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers could exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server, potentially gaining access to confidential customer data, system credentials, or other sensitive information stored within the MOVEit Transfer environment. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that custom reports typically process data from multiple sources and may have elevated privileges compared to standard user interfaces. This vulnerability enables threat actors to perform data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and persistent access within the targeted environment.
Security professionals should immediately implement mitigations including deployment of the patched versions 2025.0.7 and 2025.1.3 respectively for each affected release line, along with comprehensive input validation measures at the application level. Organizations must also conduct thorough security assessments of all custom report configurations and user access controls to prevent unauthorized exploitation. The remediation strategy should incorporate principle of least privilege enforcement, regular security patching schedules, and continuous monitoring of database query execution logs for anomalous patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization in database interaction modules and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through command execution vulnerabilities.