CVE-2022-41417 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Jan 2023 Updated 3 Apr 2025

Attackers can create arbitrary folders in the App_Data directory due to missing authorization checks in BlogEngine.NET.

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-2022-41417?

CVE-2022-41417 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 allows an attacker to create any folder with "files" prefix under ~/App_Data/.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blogengine Blogengine.net.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-41417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fg9c-fh23-jcmv.