In-the-Wild SQL Injection Vulnerability Affects MOVEit Transfer Versions Before 2023.0.1
CVE-2023-34362
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Progress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 June 2023
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Summary
The MOVEit Transfer web application has a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to access the database without authentication. Exploitation may lead to the execution of unauthorized SQL statements, potentially altering or deleting database contents based on the underlying database engine (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL). The vulnerability affects several versions of MOVEit Transfer and has been actively exploited in the wild, underscoring the urgent need for patching unprotected systems.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
New MOVEit critical bug sees swift exploitation attempts
The PoC exploit for the authentication bypass vulnerability is available; patch immediately.
New MOVEit critical bug sees swift exploitation attempts
The PoC exploit for the authentication bypass vulnerability is available; patch immediately.

INSIGHT - MOVEit Zero-Day Reminds Us Yet Again to Be Diligent in Monitoring Our IT Infrastructure
Critical security flaw in the Progress MOVEit Transfer application (CVE-2023-34362) reminds us to remain vigilant.
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EPSS Score
94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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First article discovered by Horizon3.ai
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Used in Ransomware
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved