#VU53656 SQL injection in MOVEit Transfer - CVE-2021-31827

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53656

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31827

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
MOVEit Transfer
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Progress Software Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in MOVEit.DMZ.WebApp in SILHuman.vb. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MOVEit Transfer: before 2021.0

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External links
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm
https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-April-2021
https://www.progress.com/moveit

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.