CVE-2022-29511: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the KnowledgebasePageActions.aspx ImportArticles functionality o

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29511 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting lansweeper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the KnowledgebasePageActions.aspx ImportArticles functionality of Lansweeper lansweeper 10.1.1.0. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: lansweeper

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-15 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lansweeper lansweeper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lansweeper || rpm -q lansweeper || lansweeper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lansweeper sudo apt install lansweeper=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold lansweeper

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list lansweeper sudo dnf downgrade lansweeper-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add lansweeper

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29511?

lansweeper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29511 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29511 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-29511 affect?

CVE-2022-29511 affects lansweeper. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the KnowledgebasePageActions.aspx ImportArticles functionality of Lansweeper lansweeper 10.1.1.0. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP r

How urgent is CVE-2022-29511?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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