Is CVE-2022-41417 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41417 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41417 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41417 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41417?

CVE-2022-41417 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41417

CWE-862Published: January 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 allows an attacker to create any folder with "files" prefix under ~/App_Data/.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 contains a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of directories. This could potentially be leveraged by remote attackers to facilitate further system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of BlogEngine.NET and restrict directory creation permissions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41417 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.