CVE-2022-24388: Vulnerability in rconfig “date” enables an attacker with user level access to the CLI to inject root level com

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-24388?

deception: upgrade to 9.4.5; network: upgrade to 9.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-24388 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24388 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-24388 affect?

CVE-2022-24388 affects deception, network. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Vulnerability in rconfig “date” enables an attacker with user level access to the CLI to inject root level commands into Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components as well as neighboring Fidelis com

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-24388 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting deception, network. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in rconfig “date” enables an attacker with user level access to the CLI to inject root level commands into Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components as well as neighboring Fidelis components. 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

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-77
Published	2022-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc. · Vendor: fidelissecurity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-17 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fidelissecurity deception UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.4.5

Fixed in: 9.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy deception || rpm -q deception || deception --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade deception

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade deception

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

fidelissecurity network UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.4.5

Fixed in: 9.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network || rpm -q network || network --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade network

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade network

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-24388?

deception: upgrade to 9.4.5; network: upgrade to 9.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24388 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24388 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-2022-24388 affect?

CVE-2022-24388 affects deception, network. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Vulnerability in rconfig “date” enables an attacker with user level access to the CLI to inject root level commands into Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost, Collector, Sensor, and Sandbox components as well as neighboring Fidelis com

How urgent is CVE-2022-24388?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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