CVE-2022-29517 Path traversal in lansweeper

Critical 9.9 Published 19 Dec 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Lansweeper to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution or data modification.

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

What is CVE-2022-29517?

CVE-2022-29517 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in lansweeper, published on 19 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the HelpdeskActions.aspx edittemplate functionality of Lansweeper lansweeper 10.1.1.0. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file upload. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29517?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lansweeper Lansweeper.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29517?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-29517 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-29517 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-66w9-v6pc-5w4r.