CVE-2024-6633

Insecure Default in FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 139 (and earlier)

Published Aug 27, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.7 or later.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-47692 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.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-798
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Fortra
Fortra filecatalyst Workflow
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:fortra:filecatalyst_workflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Fortra
Fortra filecatalyst Workflow
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title Insecure Default in FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 139 (and earlier)
Weaknesses CWE-200
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Fortra
Published
Updated
Aug 29, 2025, 8:21 PM
Reserved
Jul 9, 2024, 8:02 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 27, 2024, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:18 AM