CVE-2023-40500: simple editor (CVSS 9.8)

Description

LG Simple Editor copyContent Exposed Dangerous Function 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 implementation of the copyContent command. 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-19944.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-749 CWE-749

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lg	simple_editor	All

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1206/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1206/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40500? +

LG Simple Editor copyContent Exposed Dangerous Function 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 implementation of the copyContent command. 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-19944. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-40500? +

CVE-2023-40500 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40500? +

CVE-2023-40500 affects products from lg, specifically: simple_editor. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40500? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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