#VU69835 Path traversal in Lansweeper - CVE-2022-32573

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69835

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32573

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Lansweeper
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Lansweeper

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the AssetActions.aspx addDoc functionality. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Lansweeper: 10.1.1.0

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External links
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1528

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.