CVE-2024-6633 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2024-6633

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

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Tenable Research

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

FileCatalyst Workflow
Vulnerable Versions:
5.0.4

Timeline

Official Publish: August 27th, 2024
Last Modified: August 29th, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-798

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1213 Data from Information Repositories
Collection
T1005 Data from Local System
Collection
T1552 Unsecured Credentials
Credential Access
T1041 Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
Exfiltration
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1021 Remote Services
Lateral Movement
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation