CVE-2020-8612: XSS

Published Feb 14, 2020
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Progess Moveit Transfer>=2019.1<2019.1.4
Progress MOVEit Transfer>=2019.2<2019.2.1

Event History

Feb 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8612?

CVE-2020-8612 is a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1 that allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser through a REST API endpoint.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8612?

CVE-2020-8612 has a severity rating of critical with a value of 9.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8612?

MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-8612.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8612?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8612 by injecting malicious input through a REST API endpoint and executing arbitrary code in a victim's browser.

5

Are there any resources for more information about CVE-2020-8612?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-8612 in the following references: [reference1] [reference2] [reference3].

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