CVE-2024-5275

Hard-coded password in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.10 Build 138 TransferAgent (and earlier) and FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 130 (and earlier)

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • For FileCatalyst Direct users, upgrade to 3.8.10 build 144 (or higher) For FileCatalyst Workflow users, upgrade to 5.1.6 build 133 (or later) For those using the FileCatalyst TransferAgent remotely, e.g., as a remote-controlled node accepting REST calls, update REST calls to "http". If "https" is still required, a new SSL key and add it to the agent keystore.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory fortra.com
Affected: Fortra FileCatalyst Direct
Affected: Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-007 vendor advisory
https://support.fortra.com/filecatalyst/kb-articles/action-required-by-june-18th-2024-filecatalyst-transferagent-ssl-and-localhost-changes-MWQwYjI3ZGItZmQyMS1lZjExLTg0MGItMDAyMjQ4MGE0MDNm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5275?
CVE-2024-5275 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5275?
To fix CVE-2024-5275: For FileCatalyst Direct users, upgrade to 3.8.10 build 144 (or higher) For FileCatalyst Workflow users, upgrade to 5.1.6 build 133 (or later) For those using the FileCatalyst TransferAgent remotely, e.g., as a remote-controlled node accepting REST calls, update REST calls to "http". If "https" is still required, a new SSL key and add it to the agent keystore.
Is CVE-2024-5275 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5275 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5275?
CVE-2024-5275 affects Fortra FileCatalyst Direct, Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow.
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