PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0486: Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components of Fidelis Network and
CVE-2022-0486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting deception, network. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components of Fidelis Network and Deception enables an attacker with local, administrative access to the CLI to modify affected files and enable escalation of privileges equivalent to the 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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2022-05-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-0486?
deception: upgrade to 9.4.5; network: upgrade to 9.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0486 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-0486 affect?
CVE-2022-0486 affects deception, network. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components of Fidelis Network and Deception enables an attacker with local, administrative access to the CLI to modify affected files and enable escalation of priv
How urgent is CVE-2022-0486?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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