CVE-2024-6633 Insecure Default in FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 139 (and earlier)
Attackers can access the deprecated HSQLDB using published default credentials, compromising data confidentiality and integrity if the database is reachable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-6633?
CVE-2024-6633 is a critical vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow, published on 27 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6633?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6633?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6633 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-6633 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6633 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g79x-6jx3-7f7g.