CVE-2024-5276
📋 TL;DR
A SQL injection vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow allows attackers to modify application data, potentially creating administrative users or altering/deleting database content. All versions from 5.1.6 Build 135 and earlier are affected. Unauthenticated exploitation requires anonymous access enabled; otherwise, authenticated user access is needed.
💻 Affected Systems
- Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains administrative privileges, modifies or deletes critical application data, and potentially disrupts business operations.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated or authenticated attackers create administrative accounts, modify user permissions, or alter application data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation, WAF rules, and network segmentation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires SQL injection knowledge but is straightforward given the vulnerability type.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.1.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-008
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest version from Fortra support portal. 2. Backup current installation and database. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the FileCatalyst Workflow service.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Anonymous Access
allPrevents unauthenticated exploitation by requiring user authentication.
Configure FileCatalyst Workflow to disable anonymous access in administration settings
Implement WAF Rules
allBlocks SQL injection attempts at the network perimeter.
Add SQL injection detection rules to your web application firewall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate FileCatalyst Workflow from untrusted networks
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for SQL injection patterns in application logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check FileCatalyst Workflow version in administration interface or configuration filesCheck Version:
Check administration dashboard or review installation logsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 5.1.7 or later and test SQL injection attempts are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns in application logs
- Unexpected administrative user creation events
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to FileCatalyst endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="filecatalyst.log" AND (sql_injection OR "administrator" AND created)🔗 References
- https://support.fortra.com/filecatalyst/kb-articles/advisory-6-24-2024-filecatalyst-workflow-sql-injection-vulnerability-YmYwYWY4OTYtNTUzMi1lZjExLTg0MGEtNjA0NWJkMDg3MDA0
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-008
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-25
- https://support.fortra.com/filecatalyst/kb-articles/advisory-6-24-2024-filecatalyst-workflow-sql-injection-vulnerability-YmYwYWY4OTYtNTUzMi1lZjExLTg0MGEtNjA0NWJkMDg3MDA0
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-008
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-25
