CVE-2024-41256: Default configurations in the ShareProofVerifier function of filestash v0.4 causes the application to skip the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-41256?

filestash: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-41256 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41256 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-41256 affect?

CVE-2024-41256 affects filestash. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Default configurations in the ShareProofVerifier function of filestash v0.4 causes the application to skip the TLS certificate verification process when sending out email verification codes, possibly allowing attackers to access sensitive d

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-41256?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-41256 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting filestash. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Default configurations in the ShareProofVerifier function of filestash v0.4 causes the application to skip the TLS certificate verification process when sending out email verification codes, possibly allowing attackers to access sensitive data via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filestash

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filestash

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41256?

filestash: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41256 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41256 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-2024-41256 affect?

CVE-2024-41256 affects filestash. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Default configurations in the ShareProofVerifier function of filestash v0.4 causes the application to skip the TLS certificate verification process when sending out email verification codes, possibly allowing attackers to access sensitive d

How urgent is CVE-2024-41256?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-41258 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in filestash v0.4
CVE-2024-41255 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE filestash v0.4 is configured to skip TLS certificate verification when using the FTPS protocol, possibly allow

References

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