How severe is CVE-2022-32573?

CVE-2022-32573 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-2022-32573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32573?

CVE-2022-32573 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32573?

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-2022-32573 published?

CVE-2022-32573 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32573

CVE-2022-32573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lansweeper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32573?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-32573?: CVE-2022-32573 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-2022-32573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32573?: CVE-2022-32573 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32573?: 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-2022-32573 published?: CVE-2022-32573 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1528

Affected products (1)

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

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