Description
Improper URL validation leads to path traversal in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier allowing an encoded payload to cause the web server to return files located outside of the web root which may lead to data leakage.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortra | FileCatalyst | >= 3.8.6, < 3.8.9 |
| fortra | filecatalyst | >= 3.8.6, < 3.8.9 |
References
- https://filecatalyst.software/public/filecatalyst/Direct/3.8.9.90/whatsnew_direct.htmlRelease Notes
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-003Vendor Advisory
- https://filecatalyst.software/public/filecatalyst/Direct/3.8.9.90/whatsnew_direct.htmlRelease Notes
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-003Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 13, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed