As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-5806 demand our attention. Learn why patching this authentication bypass vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer is critical for safeguarding your organization.
Overview
Progress Software has patched a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in the MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) solution. As MOVEit has been a popular target for ransomware gangs and other threat actors, it’s crucial to prioritize patching this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-5806
- Description: Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) module of Progress MOVEit Transfer.
- Affected Versions:
- MOVEit Transfer: from 2023.0.0 before 2023.0.11
- MOVEit Transfer: from 2023.1.0 before 2023.1.6
- MOVEit Transfer: from 2024.0.0 before 2024.0.2
Analysis
CVE-2024-5806 is exploitable in “limited scenarios,” although specific details about those scenarios remain undisclosed. Researchers have recreated the vulnerability, and indicators of compromise (IoCs) are available for defenders.
Past Exploitation
In the past, the ransomware group CLOP (or TA505) exploited MOVEit Transfer MFTs using a zero-day SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-34362). Hundreds of organizations were impacted, emphasizing the importance of promptly patching this vulnerability.
Take Action
Given the history of mass exploitation, organizations should apply the patch for CVE-2024-5806 immediately to prevent potential attacks. Exploitation attempts have already been observed.
Remember to stay vigilant and keep your systems secure!
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