CVE-2023-40498 LG Simple Editor cp Command Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

2024-05-0302:11:27

CWE-22

zdi

github.com

lg simple editor

directory traversal

remote code execution

authentication not required

file operations

9.8 High

CVSS3

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

8 High

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.001 Low

EPSS

Percentile

47.9%

JSON

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.

CNA Affected

[
  {
    "vendor": "LG",
    "product": "Simple Editor",
    "versions": [
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "R.47.0.0 AutoCAD 2021 & R.47.0.0 AutoCAD LT 2021"
      }
    ],
    "defaultStatus": "unknown"
  }
]