How severe is CVE-2022-41397?

CVE-2022-41397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41397?

CVE-2022-41397 affects Sage Sage 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41397?

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-2022-41397 published?

CVE-2022-41397 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41397

CVE-2022-41397 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sage Sage 300 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sage Sage 300
Published: 2023-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The optional Web Screens and Global Search features for Sage 300 through version 2022 use a hard-coded 40-byte blowfish key ("LandlordPassKey") to encrypt and decrypt secrets stored in configuration files and in database tables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41397?: The optional Web Screens and Global Search features for Sage 300 through version 2022 use a hard-coded 40-byte blowfish key ("LandlordPassKey") to encrypt and decrypt secrets stored in configuration files and in database tables.
How severe is CVE-2022-41397?: CVE-2022-41397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41397?: CVE-2022-41397 affects Sage Sage 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41397?: 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-2022-41397 published?: CVE-2022-41397 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sage.com/en-ca/products/sage-300/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sage:sage_300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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