CVE-2023-40517

Name: CVE-2023-40517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:27.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LG SuperSign Media Editor ContentRestController getObject Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG SuperSign Media Editor. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LG SuperSign Media Editor ContentRestController getObject Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG SuperSign Media Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the getObject method implemented in the ContentRestController class. 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20328.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg	Supersign Media Editor	3.11.3_20171108

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1219/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1219/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40517?

How severe is CVE-2023-40517?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-40517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40517?

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Source: NVD / NIST