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% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22492
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Fortra Filecatalyst Direct
- Published:
- Last modified:
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% (37th 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
- https://filecatalyst.software/public/filecatalyst/Direct/3.8.9.90/whatsnew_direct.html
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-003
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortra:filecatalyst_direct:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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