CVE-2023-40498
CRITICALLG Simple Editor - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal in cp Command
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-40498.
PoCs published by rgod, Ege Balcı <[email protected]>, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/http/lg_simple_editor_rce.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits broken access control and directory traversal vulnerabilities in LG Simple Editor to upload and execute a malicious JSP payload, achieving remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
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.
Exploits (1)
This Metasploit module exploits broken access control and directory traversal vulnerabilities in LG Simple Editor to upload and execute a malicious JSP payload, achieving remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
References (1)
Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H