CVE-2023-40499

May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.

8.2
High

Description

LG Simple Editor mkdir Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mkdir 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19926.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
LG Simple Editor

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1205/

Tags

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
2024-05-03
CWE-22
CVE-2023-40499

CVSS Score

8.2 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.0

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: LOW
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

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Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

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Source

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