CVE-2022-32573: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetActions.aspx addDoc functionality of Lansweeper lanswee

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CRITICAL 9.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-32573 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) 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 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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
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 04:47 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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-32573?

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

Is CVE-2022-32573 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32573 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-2022-32573 affect?

CVE-2022-32573 affects lansweeper. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-32573?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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