Is CVE-2026-5174 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5174 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5174 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5174 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5174?

CVE-2026-5174 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-5174

CWE-20Published: April 30, 2026· Updated: May 4, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.1th

Official Description

Improper input validation vulnerability in Progress Software MOVEit Automation allows Privilege Escalation.

This issue affects MOVEit Automation: from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.5, from 2025.0.0 before 2025.0.9, from 2024.0.0 before 2024.1.8, versions prior to 2024.0.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5174 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.