CVE-2023-40498
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
89.1%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
LG Simple Editor cp Command 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 cp 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-19925.
Technical Details
- Published
- 5/3/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40498?
LG Simple Editor cp Command 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 cp 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-19925.
Is CVE-2023-40498 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-40498 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 89.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-40498?
CVE-2023-40498 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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