CVE-2023-40515
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CVE-2023-40515 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the joinAddUser method. The issue results from improper input validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20048.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lg | Simple Editor | 3.21.0 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1197/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1197/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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