How severe is CVE-2024-6789?

CVE-2024-6789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6789?

CVE-2024-6789 primarily affects M-files M-files Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6789?

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

Does CVE-2024-6789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47819.

When was CVE-2024-6789 published?

CVE-2024-6789 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6789

CVE-2024-6789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47819
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: M-files M-files Server
Published: 2024-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal issue in API endpoint in M-Files Server before version 24.8.13981.0 and LTS 24.2.13421.15 SR2 and LTS 23.8.12892.0 SR6 allows authenticated user to read files

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6789?: A path traversal issue in API endpoint in M-Files Server before version 24.8.13981.0 and LTS 24.2.13421.15 SR2 and LTS 23.8.12892.0 SR6 allows authenticated user to read files
How severe is CVE-2024-6789?: CVE-2024-6789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6789?: CVE-2024-6789 primarily affects M-files M-files Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47819.
When was CVE-2024-6789 published?: CVE-2024-6789 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_server:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_server:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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