What is the severity of CVE-2023-40494?

CVE-2023-40494 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40494?

To fix CVE-2023-40494, users should apply the latest security patches provided by LG for Simple Editor.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40494?

CVE-2023-40494 affects all installations of LG Simple Editor that are unpatched and vulnerable to directory traversal attacks.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40494?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40494, making it particularly dangerous.

What kind of attack is CVE-2023-40494 associated with?

CVE-2023-40494 is associated with a directory traversal attack that allows for arbitrary file deletion.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40494

high

8.2

CWE

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-40494: (0Day) LG Simple Editor deleteFolder Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

LG Simple Editor deleteFolder Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the deleteFolder 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19921.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
LG Simple Editor

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1200/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40494?
CVE-2023-40494 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40494?
To fix CVE-2023-40494, users should apply the latest security patches provided by LG for Simple Editor.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40494?
CVE-2023-40494 affects all installations of LG Simple Editor that are unpatched and vulnerable to directory traversal attacks.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40494?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40494, making it particularly dangerous.
What kind of attack is CVE-2023-40494 associated with?
CVE-2023-40494 is associated with a directory traversal attack that allows for arbitrary file deletion.

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