CVE-2023-40498
CRITICALLG Simple Editor - Path Traversal
Title source: ruleDescription
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.
Exploits (1)
metasploit
WORKING POC
EXCELLENT
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/lg_simple_editor_rce.rb
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.8912
EPSS Percentile
99.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-22
Status
published
Products (1)
lg/simple_editor
3.21.0
Published
May 03, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026