Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 3, 2024· Updated Sep 18, 2024
LG Simple Editor saveXml Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-40497
Description
LG Simple Editor saveXml Directory Traversal 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 saveXml 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19924.
Affected products
2- LG/Simple Editorv5Range: LG Simple Editor 3.21.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1203/mitrex_research-advisory
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