CVE-2023-40498

CRITICAL

LG Simple Editor - Path Traversal

Title source: rule

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)

metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by rgod, Ege Balcı <[email protected]> · rubypoc
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