#VU93368 Improper Authentication in MOVEit Transfer - CVE-2024-5806

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93368

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5806

CWE-ID: CWE-287

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 attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the SFTP module in guestaccess.aspx. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request to bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MOVEit Transfer: 2023.0 - 2024.0.1

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External links
https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Product-Security-Alert-Bulletin-June-2024-CVE-2024-5806
https://x.com/Shadowserver/status/1805676078620401831

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.