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CVE-2024-6633: Insecure Default in FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 Build 139 (and earlier)
- Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 1.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2024-08-27 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-200
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.
Affected products
- Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow: from 5.0.4 before 5.1.7 — fixed in 5.1.7
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1.7. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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