CVE-2024-5275
CVE-2024-5275 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-259.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46511
- Weakness: CWE-259
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- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5275?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5275?
- CVE-2024-5275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-5275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5275?
- 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-2024-5275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46511.
- When was CVE-2024-5275 published?
- CVE-2024-5275 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.fortra.com/filecatalyst/kb-articles/action-required-by-june-18th-2024-filecatalyst-transferagent-ssl-and-localhost-changes-MWQwYjI3ZGItZmQyMS1lZjExLTg0MGItMDAyMjQ4MGE0MDNm
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-007
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