Critical severity · published May 3, 2024
CVE-2023-40498
LG Simple Editor cp Command Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
9.8
CVSS
85.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
LG Simple Editor cp Command Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the cp command implemented in the makeDetailContent method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
. Was ZDI-CAN-19925.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)85.1% · higher than 100% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SE
Simple Editor · LG
3.21.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40498
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-40498
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1204/
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