CVE-2021-35049CWE-89

Command Injection Vulnerability in Fidelis Network and Deception

Critical · published June 25, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Authenticated command injection can turn your network into a playground for attackers! The web interface of Fidelis Network and Deception is the gateway that lets them run commands without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of the CommandPost as a restaurant kitchen where chefs are trusted to follow the recipes. If a mischievous chef could cook whatever they wanted, they might whip up a disastrous meal that ruins the whole dining experience! An attacker could use this vulnerability to execute any system command, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. Imagine someone hijacking the kitchen and serving toxic dishes to your guests — that's just how severe this risk is!

Put simply

Think of the CommandPost as a restaurant kitchen where chefs are trusted to follow the recipes. If a mischievous chef could cook whatever they wanted, they might whip up a disastrous meal that ruins the whole dining experience! This command injection vulnerability allows authenticated users to send crafted HTTP requests that execute arbitrary commands on the system via the web interface, turning normal interactions into potential chaos.

What to do

An attacker could use this vulnerability to execute any system command, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. Imagine someone hijacking the kitchen and serving toxic dishes to your guests — that's just how severe this risk is! Immediately patch your Fidelis Network and Deception installations to version 9.3.7 or higher. Review your access controls to limit who can authenticate and monitor for unusual activity. Don't wait — this one demands prompt attention! You've got this! With these steps, you'll dodge disaster and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04615 · 91.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-06-25T11:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUN 11:44Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in Fidelis Network and Deception
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