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CVE-2022-0997

3.9 · LOW

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 s…

Published May 17, 2022CWE-276EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2022-0997 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reffidelissecurity.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6211730139411Reffidelissecurity.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6211730139411

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0997?

CVE-2022-0997 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2022-0997?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0997?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-0997?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-0997 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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