CVE-2021-37614: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2021-37614: In certain Progress MOVEit Transfer versions before 2021.0.3 (aka 13.0.3), SQL injection in the MOVEit Tran...

In certain Progress MOVEit Transfer versions before 2021.0.3 (aka 13.0.3), SQL injection in the MOVEit Transfer web application could allow an authenticated remote attacker to gain access to the 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, or execute SQL statements that alter or delete database elements, via crafted strings sent to unique MOVEit Transfer transaction types. The fixed versions are 2019.0.7 (11.0.7), 2019.1.6 (11.1.6), 2019.2.3 (11.2.3), 2020.0.6 (12.0.6), 2020.1.5 (12.1.5), and 2021.0.3 (13.0.3).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 4, 2024, 01:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-37614 is an authenticated SQL injection issue in certain Progress MOVEit Transfer versions. A logged-in remote attacker could access database information and, depending on the database backend, potentially alter or delete database elements. The main business risk is compromise or destruction of sensitive file-transfer data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a priority remediation item for any MOVEit Transfer deployment because database access can affect confidentiality and integrity. Urgency is highest for internet-reachable systems and environments with many user accounts.

Technical view

The MOVEit Transfer web application improperly handled crafted strings sent to unique transaction types. In affected releases before the listed fixed builds, authenticated remote input could reach SQL behavior against MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL databases, enabling inference of database structure or contents and possible SQL changes.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Progress MOVEit Transfer is running below the fixed maintenance releases and authenticated users can reach the web application. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable build ranges beyond the fixed versions listed.

Exploitation context

The provided sources describe authenticated remote exploitation potential but do not report active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, so active exploitation should not be assumed from this evidence.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are authentication requirement, MOVEit Transfer branch/build, transaction-type handling, and database engine. Evidence does not include CVSS, CWE mapping, exploit proof, or incident reports, so avoid claims beyond the vendor and CVE descriptions.

Mitigation direction

Upgrade to the applicable fixed MOVEit Transfer release listed by Progress.
Check Progress advisory and release notes for branch-specific upgrade guidance.
Prioritize systems handling sensitive or regulated file-transfer data.
Confirm database backups and recovery plans before maintenance windows.

Validation and detection

Inventory MOVEit Transfer versions and compare them with the fixed release list.
Confirm web application access requires authenticated accounts only.
Review database platform in use: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL.
Use approved vulnerability management tooling to verify patched status.

Prepared: Jun 2, 2026, 19:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)
Confidence: high
Sources: 6

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 5, 2021, 19:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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5Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

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https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-August-2021CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#48648.htmCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#link8CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2020/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#50951.htmCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

Affected products

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