CVE-2026-5174: Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Automation

Published Apr 30, 2026
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Updated

Improper input validation vulnerability in Progress Software MOVEit Automation allows Privilege Escalation.

This issue affects MOVEit Automation: from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.5, from 2025.0.0 before 2025.0.9, from 2024.0.0 before 2024.1.8, versions prior to 2024.0.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Progress Software MOVEit Automation>=2025.1.0<2025.1.5, >=2025.0.0<2025.0.9, >=2024.0.0<2024.1.8, <2024.0.0
Progress MOVEit Automation<2024.1.8
Progress MOVEit Automation>=2025.0.0<2025.1.5

Event History

Apr 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 4, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:18 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5174?

CVE-2026-5174 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5174?

To remediate CVE-2026-5174, users should upgrade Progress MOVEit Automation to versions 2025.1.5 or 2025.0.9 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-5174?

CVE-2026-5174 affects Progress Software MOVEit Automation versions before 2025.1.5, 2025.0.9, and 2024.1.8.

4

What causes CVE-2026-5174?

CVE-2026-5174 is caused by an improper access control vulnerability resulting from inadequate input validation.

5

Can CVE-2026-5174 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-5174 can potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches.

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