CVE-2025-10932 Overview
An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability (CWE-400) has been identified in Progress MOVEit Transfer, specifically affecting the AS2 module. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause resource exhaustion on affected systems without requiring authentication, potentially leading to denial of service conditions and impacting the integrity of file transfer operations.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote attackers to exhaust system resources in MOVEit Transfer deployments, potentially disrupting critical file transfer operations and impacting business continuity.
Affected Products
- MOVEit Transfer versions 2025.0.0 through 2025.0.2 (fixed in 2025.0.3)
- MOVEit Transfer versions 2024.1.0 through 2024.1.6 (fixed in 2024.1.7)
- MOVEit Transfer versions 2023.1.0 through 2023.1.15 (fixed in 2023.1.16)
Discovery Timeline
- October 29, 2025 - CVE-2025-10932 published to NVD
- October 30, 2025 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-10932
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified as an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption flaw (CWE-400) within the AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) module of MOVEit Transfer. The AS2 protocol is commonly used for secure business-to-business document exchange, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for enterprise environments that rely on MOVEit Transfer for critical file transfer operations.
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger excessive resource consumption through network-accessible vectors. The low attack complexity combined with no required privileges or user interaction makes this vulnerability especially dangerous in exposed environments. While confidentiality impact is minimal, the vulnerability poses significant risks to system availability and can affect data integrity during exploitation.
Root Cause
The root cause stems from insufficient resource consumption controls within the AS2 module. When processing AS2 protocol messages, the module fails to properly validate and limit resource allocation, allowing malicious actors to craft requests that consume disproportionate system resources such as memory, CPU cycles, or network bandwidth.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, allowing remote exploitation without authentication. Attackers can target the AS2 endpoint of vulnerable MOVEit Transfer installations to trigger resource exhaustion. The attack requires no user interaction and can be executed with low complexity, making it accessible to a wide range of threat actors.
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted AS2 messages to the MOVEit Transfer server. The AS2 module's improper handling of these requests leads to uncontrolled resource consumption, potentially rendering the service unavailable or degraded for legitimate users. For detailed technical information, refer to the Progress MOVEit Transfer Advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10932
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual spikes in resource utilization (CPU, memory, network) on MOVEit Transfer servers
- Increased volume of AS2 protocol requests from single or multiple sources
- Service degradation or unavailability affecting MOVEit Transfer AS2 endpoints
- Abnormal patterns in AS2 message processing logs
Detection Strategies
- Monitor MOVEit Transfer server resource utilization for anomalous consumption patterns
- Implement network traffic analysis to detect unusual AS2 protocol activity
- Configure alerting on MOVEit Transfer service availability and response times
- Review AS2 module logs for high-volume or malformed requests from suspicious sources
Monitoring Recommendations
- Establish baseline metrics for normal AS2 module resource consumption and alert on deviations
- Deploy network monitoring solutions to track traffic patterns to AS2 endpoints
- Enable detailed logging on MOVEit Transfer servers and centralize log collection for analysis
- Implement rate limiting and connection throttling at the network perimeter for AS2 traffic
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10932
Immediate Actions Required
- Identify all MOVEit Transfer installations running vulnerable versions (2025.0.0-2025.0.2, 2024.1.0-2024.1.6, 2023.1.0-2023.1.15)
- Prioritize patching internet-facing MOVEit Transfer servers with AS2 module enabled
- Apply network-level controls to restrict access to AS2 endpoints while patching is underway
- Monitor affected systems for signs of exploitation during the remediation window
Patch Information
Progress has released security patches addressing this vulnerability. Organizations should upgrade to the following fixed versions:
- MOVEit Transfer 2025.0.3 or later for the 2025.x branch
- MOVEit Transfer 2024.1.7 or later for the 2024.1.x branch
- MOVEit Transfer 2023.1.16 or later for the 2023.1.x branch
Detailed patch information and upgrade guidance is available in the Progress MOVEit Transfer Advisory.
Workarounds
- Restrict network access to AS2 endpoints using firewall rules to trusted IP ranges only
- Implement rate limiting at the load balancer or reverse proxy level for AS2 traffic
- Configure resource limits and monitoring alerts on MOVEit Transfer server infrastructure
- Consider temporarily disabling the AS2 module if not required for business operations until patching is complete
# Example firewall rule to restrict AS2 endpoint access (adjust ports and IPs as needed)
# Allow trusted partners only
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s <trusted_partner_ip> -j ACCEPT
# Deny all other AS2 traffic
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
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