How severe is CVE-2024-6633?

CVE-2024-6633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6633?

CVE-2024-6633 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6633?

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

Does CVE-2024-6633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47692.

When was CVE-2024-6633 published?

CVE-2024-6633 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6633

CVE-2024-6633 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47692
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow
Published: 2024-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default credentials for the setup HSQL database (HSQLDB) for FileCatalyst Workflow are published in a vendor knowledgebase article. Misuse of these credentials could lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the software. The HSQLDB is only included to facilitate installation, has been deprecated, and is not intended for production use per vendor guides. However, users who have not configured FileCatalyst Workflow to use an alternative database per recommendations are vulnerable to attack from any source that can reach the HSQLDB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6633?: The default credentials for the setup HSQL database (HSQLDB) for FileCatalyst Workflow are published in a vendor knowledgebase article. Misuse of these credentials could lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the software. The HSQLDB is only included to facilitate installation, has been deprecated, and is not intended for production use per vendor guides. However, users who have not configured FileCatalyst Workflow to use an alternative database per recommendations are vulnerable to attack from any source that can reach the HSQLDB.
How severe is CVE-2024-6633?: CVE-2024-6633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6633?: CVE-2024-6633 affects Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6633?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47692.
When was CVE-2024-6633 published?: CVE-2024-6633 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2024-011

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortra:filecatalyst_workflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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