CVE-2022-24389Network attack vector

Root command execution via cert_utils injection

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Sep 16, 2024

OS command injection in Fidelis Network and Deception before 9.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The rconfig cert_utils utility accepts CLI-controlled input without neutralizing command elements, so injected operating-system commands inherit root privileges. User-level CLI access is required, and successful exploitation can compromise the affected CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, Sandbox, and neighboring components.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.51%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Fidelis Network and Deception before 9.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The rconfig cert_utils utility accepts CLI-controlled input without neutralizing command elements, so injected operating-system commands inherit root privileges. User-level CLI access is required, and successful exploitation can compromise the affected CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, Sandbox, and neighboring components.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-24389
Published
May 17, 2022
Updated
Sep 16, 2024
Vendor
Fidelis Security
Product
Fidelis Network
Classifications
CWE-77, CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 17, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 16, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=Fidelis Network <9.4.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Fidelis Security · Fidelis Networkversion=Fidelis Network <9.4.5
Fidelis Security · Fidelis Deceptionversion=Fidelis Deception <9.4.5

Published CVSS scores

9.0NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.8Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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