CVE-2023-42656

MOVEit Transfer Reflected XSS

Description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer versions released before 2021.1.8 (13.1.8), 2022.0.8 (14.0.8), 2022.1.9 (14.1.9), 2023.0.6 (15.0.6), a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in MOVEit Transfer's web interface.  An attacker could craft a malicious payload targeting MOVEit Transfer users during the package composition procedure.  If a MOVEit user interacts with the crafted payload, the attacker would be able to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory progress.com
Affected: Progress Software Corporation MOVEit Transfer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.progress.com/moveit product
https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Service-Pack-September-2023 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42656?
CVE-2023-42656 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42656?
To fix CVE-2023-42656, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42656 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42656 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42656?
CVE-2023-42656 affects Progress Software Corporation MOVEit Transfer.
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