CVE-2021-35048 Unauthenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in Fidelis Network and Deception

Critical 9.8 Published 25 Jun 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Fidelis Network and Deception to expose authentication tokens and compromise accounts.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-35048?

CVE-2021-35048 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fidelis Deception, published on 25 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in Fidelis Network and Deception CommandPost enables unauthenticated SQL injection through the web interface. The vulnerability could lead to exposure of authentication tokens in some versions of Fidelis software. The vulnerability is present in Fidelis Network and Deception versions prior to 9.3.7 and in version 9.4. Patches and updates are available to address this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35048?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Fidelissecurity Deception, Fidelissecurity Network.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-35048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-35048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72xg-298x-gj6w.