Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-35048 is a critical flaw in the Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost web interface. An unauthenticated attacker could use SQL injection to access or alter sensitive data, and some versions may expose authentication tokens. Patches and updates are available.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any organization using Fidelis Network or Deception. The flaw requires no login and can affect sensitive data and tokens, so exposed CommandPost interfaces should be patched and access-restricted quickly.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection affecting Fidelis Network and Fidelis Deception CommandPost in versions before 9.3.7 and version 9.4. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected Fidelis Network or Deception CommandPost web interfaces. Risk is higher if the interface is reachable from untrusted networks or broadly accessible internally.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public references exist, including a vendor advisory area and Securifera research, but the bundle does not provide verified exploitation-in-the-wild evidence.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is exploitation status: the supplied sources identify a critical unauthenticated SQL injection and available patches, but do not prove active exploitation. Focus validation on product presence, affected version ranges, interface exposure, and post-remediation verification.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost deployments and record exact versions.
- Upgrade versions before 9.3.7 and version 9.4 using Fidelis patches or updates.
- Restrict CommandPost web interface access to trusted administrative networks during remediation.
- Check Fidelis vendor guidance for fixed builds and token-handling instructions.
- Assess authentication token rotation if exposure is suspected or vendor guidance recommends it.
Validation and detection
- Confirm no deployed Fidelis Network or Deception instance is before 9.3.7 or version 9.4.
- Verify CommandPost web interface access is limited to authorized administrative paths.
- Review logs for unusual web interface access around affected systems.
- Confirm vendor patches or updates are installed and documented.
- Track any token review or rotation decision in the incident record.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.fidelissecurity.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001842694-Advisories-News-and-PoliciesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.securifera.com/blog/2021/06/24/operation-eagle-eye/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.