CVE-2022-41397
CWE-798Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41397 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41397 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts