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CVE-2021-31827

8.8 · HIGH

In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2021.0 (13.0), a SQL injection vulnerability has been found in the MOVEit Transfer web app that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access…

Published May 18, 2021CWE-89EPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2021-31827 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2021.0 (13.0), a SQL injection vulnerability has been found in the MOVEit Transfer web app that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer's database. Depending on the database engine being used (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL), an attacker may be able to infer information about the structure and contents of the database in addition to executing SQL statements that alter or destroy database elements. This is in MOVEit.DMZ.WebApp in SILHuman.vb.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcommunity.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-April-2021Refdocs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htmRefwww.progress.com/moveitRefcommunity.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-April-2021Refdocs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htmRefwww.progress.com/moveit

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31827?

CVE-2021-31827 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-31827?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-31827?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-31827?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-31827 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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