How severe is CVE-2024-25155?

CVE-2024-25155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25155?

CVE-2024-25155 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Direct. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25155?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-25155 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25155 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22493.

When was CVE-2024-25155 published?

CVE-2024-25155 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25155

CVE-2024-25155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortra Filecatalyst Direct with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22493
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortra Filecatalyst Direct
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier through 3.8.6, the web server does not properly sanitize illegal characters in a URL which is then displayed on a subsequent error page. A malicious actor could craft a URL which would then execute arbitrary code within an HTML script tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25155?: In FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier through 3.8.6, the web server does not properly sanitize illegal characters in a URL which is then displayed on a subsequent error page. A malicious actor could craft a URL which would then execute arbitrary code within an HTML script tag.
How severe is CVE-2024-25155?: CVE-2024-25155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25155?: CVE-2024-25155 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Direct. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-25155 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25155 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22493.
When was CVE-2024-25155 published?: CVE-2024-25155 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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