CVE-2026-8801: File Extension Restriction Bypass in MOVEit Transfer

Published Jul 8, 2026
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Updated

Path equivalence: vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (File Upload modules).

This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.8, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.4.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Progress MOVEit Transfer<2025.0.8, >2025.1.0<2025.1.4
Progress MOVEit Transfer<2025.0.8
Progress MOVEit Transfer>=2025.1.0<2025.1.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress MOVEit Transfer (File Upload modules) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2025.0.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress MOVEit Transfer (File Upload modules) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2025.1.4

Event History

Jul 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 31, 58607
Event
via FIRST·02:22 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8801?

CVE-2026-8801 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8801?

To resolve CVE-2026-8801, upgrade Progress MOVEit Transfer to version 2025.1.4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-8801?

CVE-2026-8801 affects Progress MOVEit Transfer versions prior to 2025.0.8 and from 2025.1.0 to before 2025.1.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8801?

CVE-2026-8801 is a file extension restriction bypass vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2026-8801 published?

CVE-2026-8801 was published on July 8, 2026.

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