CVE-2024-41255: filestash v0.4 is configured to skip TLS certificate verification when using the FTPS protocol, possibly allow

Routine

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41255 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filestash. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

filestash v0.4 is configured to skip TLS certificate verification when using the FTPS protocol, possibly allowing attackers to execute a man-in-the-middle attack via the Init function of index.go.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-453
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: filestash

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

filestash filestash DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filestash || rpm -q filestash || filestash --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filestash sudo apt install filestash=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo apt-mark hold filestash

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list filestash sudo dnf downgrade filestash-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add filestash

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41255?

filestash: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41255 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41255 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-41255 affect?

CVE-2024-41255 affects filestash. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). filestash v0.4 is configured to skip TLS certificate verification when using the FTPS protocol, possibly allowing attackers to execute a man-in-the-middle attack via the Init function of index.go.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41255?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-41258 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in filestash v0.4
CVE-2024-41256 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Default configurations in the ShareProofVerifier function of filestash v0.4 causes the application to skip the

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