CVE-2023-40497
May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
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Product(s) Impacted
LG Simple Editor
Description
LG Simple Editor saveXml 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 saveXml 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-19924.
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Date
Published: May 3, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
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zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CVSS Data
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
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CRITICALCVSS Vector String
The CVSS vector string provides an in-depth view of the vulnerability metrics.
View Vector StringCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H