Is CVE-2022-0997 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0997 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0997 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-0997 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0997?

CVE-2022-0997 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-0997

CWE-276Published: May 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper file permissions in the CommandPost, Collector, and Sensor components of Fidelis Network and Deception enables an attacker with local, administrative access to the CLI to modify affected script files, which could result in arbitrary commands being run as root upon subsequent logon by a 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0997 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.