High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published May 3, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-40496
CVE-2023-40496
Description
LG Simple Editor copyStickerContent Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the copyStickerContent 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19923.
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Affected products
2(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: LG Simple Editor 3.21.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1202/nvdThird Party Advisory
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