There is no bug in SoD 3.2. Artifacts can be sold and exchanged for experience...
But I don't know how this bug manifests itself. And if someone is playing a version other than SoD 3.2? Please describe how it manifests and what to do to prevent it for those who are not playing SoD. By the way, the .exe file you mentioned works, but it already glitches on the main menu. But it seems you can still play, but it's a bit scary :) If I have to trade artifacts, I'll have to use it just in case.