CVE-2022-0997 json
Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Fidelis Network and Deception
published 2022-05-17 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-15990
- cvss
- 3.9
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 44%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, and Sensor components of Fidelis Network and Deception enables an attacker with local, administrative access to the CLI to modify affected script files, which could result in arbitrary commands being run as root upon subsequent logon by a root user. The vulnerability is present in Fidelis Network and Deception versions prior to 9.4.5. Patches and updates are available to address this vulnerability.
Patch / fix
- Fidelis Cybersecurity Fidelis Network 9.4.5
- Fidelis Cybersecurity Fidelis Deception 9.4.5
Exploit prediction
0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.9 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Fidelis Cybersecurity Fidelis Network
- Fidelis Cybersecurity Fidelis Deception
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
References
-
fidelissecurity.zendesk.com
/hc/en-us/articles/6211730139411
permissions-required, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-0997
- NVD CVE-2022-0997
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