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CVE-2026-89068 Progress CVE debrief

PatchSiren debrief for CVE-2026-89068 based on the supplied source corpus. This CVE-2026-89068 authentication bypass vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer's LDAP module affects versions before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass critical authentication steps, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and remediation for MOVEit Transfer instances using LDAP sign-on. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but vendor-advisory details are limited.

Vendor
Progress
Product
MOVEit Transfer
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-14
Original CVE updated
2026-10-15
Advisory published
2026-10-14
Advisory updated
2026-10-15

Who should care

Defenders responsible for MOVEit Transfer instances, particularly those using LDAP sign-on, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. This includes IT administrators, security teams, and developers working with MOVEit Transfer.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-89068 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer's LDAP module. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and remediation for MOVEit Transfer instances using LDAP sign-on, focusing on versions before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass critical authentication steps, potentially leading to unauthorized access. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but vendor-advisory details are limited.

  • Verify authentication configurations for secure LDAP sign-on to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Assess exposure of MOVEit Transfer instances to potential authentication bypass attempts.
  • Prioritize remediation for versions before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4.
  • Monitor logs for potential authentication bypass attempts to detect possible exploitation.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-89068 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the LDAP module of Progress MOVEit Transfer. The vulnerability affects versions before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4. This issue allows attackers to bypass critical authentication steps, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and remediation for MOVEit Transfer instances using LDAP sign-on, focusing on versions before 2025.1.6 and from 2026.0.0 before 2026.0.4.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify MOVEit Transfer instances using LDAP sign-on are on version 2025.1.6 or later, or 2026.0.4 or later.
  • Review and update authentication configurations for MOVEit Transfer to ensure secure LDAP sign-on.
  • Monitor MOVEit Transfer logs for potential authentication bypass attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the authentication bypass vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer's LDAP module, but vendor-advisory details are limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-89068 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-89068

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

  • CVE-2026-89068 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89068

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

Supplemental references

  • MOVEit Transfer Authentication bypass in LDAP sign-on

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/89xxx/CVE-2026-89068.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Critical-Security-Bulletin---September-2026

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory

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.