Progress
CVE-2021-31827
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
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This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. 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. Affected products include: Progress Moveit Transfer. Version information: before 2021.0.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
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.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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Unauthenticated remote attackers can access the system through the LoadMaster management interface, enabling arbitrary s
In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2021.0.6 (13.0.6), 2021.1.4 (13.1.4), 2022.0.4 (14.0.4), 2022.1.5 (14.1.5), and 2023.
In Progress® Telerik® Report Server versions prior to 2024 Q1 (10.0.24.130), a remote code execution attack is possible
In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a pre-authenticated attacker could leverage a .NET deserialization v
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Unauthenticated remote code execution affects Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions up to 5.12.3 via unau
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, if the application is configured with only a single user, a SQL Injec
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to r
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress Wh
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