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CVE-2026-8485: Progress Software MOVEit Automation uncontrolled memory allocation

CVE-2026-8485 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.9 · Published 2026-05-20

Technologies: Progress Software MOVEit Automation. Vendors: Progress Software.

Executive brief

Progress Software MOVEit Automation is a managed file transfer solution used to automate complex workflows and data movement. A vulnerability in how the system handles memory allocation could allow an attacker to cause the service to crash or become unresponsive. This could lead to a disruption in automated business processes and file transfers, though it does not directly expose sensitive data.

Technical details

An uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability (CWE-789) exists in Progress Software MOVEit Automation. The flaw allows for excessive memory allocation, which can be triggered by a remote attacker. While the attack vector is network-based and requires no authentication, the complexity is rated as high, suggesting specific conditions or configurations must be met to trigger the exhaustion. Successful exploitation results in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by exhausting available system memory. The issue is addressed in MOVEit Automation versions 2025.0.11, 2025.1.7, and the 2026 release.

Affected products

  • Progress Software MOVEit Automation before 2025.0.11, 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.7

Timeline

  • 2026-05-20: advisory: NVD publication date
  • 2026-05-18: patched: Release notes published for fixed versions

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