CVE-2022-41399
CWE-798Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The optional Web Screens feature for Sage 300 through version 2022 uses a hard-coded 40-byte blowfish key ("PASS_KEY") to encrypt and decrypt the database connection string for the PORTAL database found in the "dbconfig.xml". This issue could allow attackers to obtain access to the SQL database.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41399 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41399 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts