CVE-2022-32573 Path traversal in lansweeper

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

An attacker 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-2022-32573?

CVE-2022-32573 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 AssetActions.aspx addDoc 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-2022-32573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lansweeper Lansweeper.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32573 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-2022-32573 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-32573 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xx5-33hr-pq7g.

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