CVE-2023-40499
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CVE-2023-40499 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lg | Simple Editor | 3.21.0 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1205/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1205/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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