CVE-2023-40493

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G Simple Editor copySessionFolder 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 implementation of the copySessionFolder command. 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-19920.

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:lg:simple_editor:3.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

04 Apr 2025, 13:47

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References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1199/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1199/ - Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:lg:simple_editor:3.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

21 Nov 2024, 08:19

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References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1199/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1199/ -

18 Sep 2024, 19:15

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Summary (en) LG Simple Editor copySessionFolder 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 implementation of the copySessionFolder command. 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-19920. (en) LG Simple Editor copySessionFolder 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 implementation of the copySessionFolder command. 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-19920.

03 May 2024, 12:50

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2024-05-03 03:15

Updated : 2025-04-04 13:47


NVD link : CVE-2023-40493

Mitre link : CVE-2023-40493

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-40493


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Products Affected
CWE
CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')