Vulnerability · Published Jun 18, 2024 · Assigned by Fortra
CVE-2024-5275Hard-coded password in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.10 Build 138 TransferAgent (and earlier) and FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 130 (and earlier)
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in FileCatalyst Direct from Fortra. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
A hard-coded password in the FileCatalyst TransferAgent can be found which can be used to unlock the keystore from which contents may be read out, for example, the private key for certificates. Exploit of this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack against users of the agent. This issue affects all versions of FileCatalyst Direct from 3.8.10 Build 138 and earlier and all versions of FileCatalyst Workflow from 5.1.6 Build 130 and earlier.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortra | FileCatalyst Direct | 3.7 – through 3.8.10.138 |
| Fortra | FileCatalyst Workflow | 4.9.8 – through 5.1.6.130 |
Weakness: CWE-259 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H