CVE-2026-89077: MOVEit Transfer Identity validation flaw in SFTP authentication

Published Oct 14, 2026
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Updated

Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (SFTP module).

This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Progress MOVEit Transfer<2025.1.6, >=2026.0.0<2026.0.4

Event History

Oct 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which MOVEit Transfer deployments are affected?

Affected releases are those before 2025.1.6, and releases from 2026.0.0 through before 2026.0.4. The issue is in the SFTP module.

2

What access does an attacker need?

The supplied vector indicates network reachability and low privileges are required. Exploitation has high attack complexity and does not require user interaction.

3

What version should be deployed to remediate this issue?

Update affected pre-2025.1.6 deployments to 2025.1.6 or later, and affected 2026.0.0 branch deployments to 2026.0.4 or later. The provided data does not identify mitigations for organizations that cannot patch immediately.

4

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

The severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as high. The issue is rated high severity with a score of 7.5.

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