HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-16383
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CVE-2019-16383

CWE-89Published: September 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

MOVEit.DMZ.WebApi.dll in Progress MOVEit Transfer 2018 SP2 before 10.2.4, 2019 before 11.0.2, and 2019.1 before 11.1.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized 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 may be able to alter the database via the REST API, aka SQL Injection.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16383 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.4.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2019-16383. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ipswitch1 product(s)
moveit transfer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/SQL-Injection-Vulnerability
PATCHhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2018SP2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#46490.htm
PATCHhttps://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/SQL-Injection-Vulnerability
PATCHhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2018SP2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#46490.htm
ADVISORYhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#48648.htm
ADVISORYhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htm
ADVISORYhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#48648.htm
ADVISORYhttps://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htm

All References (10)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157208/MOVEit-Transfer-11.1.1-SQL-Injection.html
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https://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/SQL-Injection-VulnerabilityPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2018SP2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#46490.htmPatch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#48648.htmRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htmRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157208/MOVEit-Transfer-11.1.1-SQL-Injection.html
→
https://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/SQL-Injection-VulnerabilityPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2018SP2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#46490.htmPatch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
→
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#48648.htmRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
→
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htmRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-16383
CVSS Score9.4 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 24, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-16383 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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