CVE-2023-40499 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-40499 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 18/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: LG | Product: Simple Editor
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-40499 Description

LG Simple Editor mkdir Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mkdir 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19926.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-22
CWE Name: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ( Path Traversal )
Source: LG

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).