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CVE-2026-8649 Progress CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8649 is an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability affecting Progress MOVEit Transfer's Custom Reports modules. This issue impacts MOVEit Transfer versions before 2025.0.7 and from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating medium severity. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T20:17:00.557Z and last modified on 2026-07-10T19:34:37.120Z. Security teams responsible for Progress MOVEit Transfer should assess and mitigate this vulnerability.

Vendor
Progress
Product
MOVEit Transfer
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-10
Advisory published
2026-07-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-10

Who should care

Security teams responsible for Progress MOVEit Transfer, particularly those managing Custom Reports modules, should assess and mitigate this vulnerability. Teams should review the affected versions, including those before 2025.0.7 and from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3, and apply necessary patches or updates. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize this issue due to its medium severity and potential impact on data query logic.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, CVE-2026-8649, is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic within Progress MOVEit Transfer's Custom Reports modules. Affected versions include those before 2025.0.7 and from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3. The CVSS score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity. This issue can be mitigated by applying vendor-recommended patches or updates and reviewing custom reports for secure data query logic.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 6.4. Security teams should prioritize this issue and apply necessary patches or updates to prevent potential exploitation.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and assess Progress MOVEit Transfer instances for vulnerability
  • Apply vendor-recommended patches or updates
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review and adjust custom reports for secure data query logic
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-08T20:17:00.557Z and last modified on 2026-07-10T19:34:37.120Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects Progress MOVEit Transfer versions before 2025.0.7 and from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3. Evidence of exploitation is not currently available. Security teams should verify the integrity of their MOVEit Transfer instances and monitor for potential exploitation attempts.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-8649 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8649

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-8649 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8649

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.