How severe is CVE-2022-29517?

CVE-2022-29517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29517?

CVE-2022-29517 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29517?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29517 published?

CVE-2022-29517 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29517

CVE-2022-29517 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lansweeper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lansweeper
Published: 2022-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29517?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-29517?: CVE-2022-29517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29517?: CVE-2022-29517 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29517 published?: CVE-2022-29517 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1529

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lansweeper:lansweeper:10.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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