CVE-2022-24394Network attack vector

Authenticated command execution via unsanitized filename

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Sep 17, 2024

OS command injection in Fidelis Network and Fidelis Deception before 9.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute system commands. The CommandPost web interface passes the filename parameter supplied to update_checkfile into command execution without neutralizing command syntax. An authenticated web session and crafted HTTP request are required, and the resulting command output is returned in the HTTP response.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability2.60%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Fidelis Network and Fidelis Deception before 9.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute system commands. The CommandPost web interface passes the filename parameter supplied to update_checkfile into command execution without neutralizing command syntax. An authenticated web session and crafted HTTP request are required, and the resulting command output is returned in the HTTP response.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-24394
Published
May 17, 2022
Updated
Sep 17, 2024
Vendor
Fidelis Security
Product
Fidelis Network
Classifications
CWE-78, CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 17, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 17, 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

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

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

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