How severe is CVE-2024-25154?

CVE-2024-25154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25154?

CVE-2024-25154 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Direct. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25154?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-25154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22492.

When was CVE-2024-25154 published?

CVE-2024-25154 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25154

CVE-2024-25154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortra Filecatalyst Direct with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22492
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortra Filecatalyst Direct
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper URL validation leads to path traversal in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier allowing an encoded payload to cause the web server to return files located outside of the web root which may lead to data leakage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25154?: Improper URL validation leads to path traversal in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier allowing an encoded payload to cause the web server to return files located outside of the web root which may lead to data leakage.
How severe is CVE-2024-25154?: CVE-2024-25154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25154?: CVE-2024-25154 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Direct. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22492.
When was CVE-2024-25154 published?: CVE-2024-25154 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortra:filecatalyst_direct:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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