What is the severity of CVE-2023-40495?

CVE-2023-40495 is classified as an Information Disclosure vulnerability with a potentially high severity.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40495?

To fix CVE-2023-40495, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40495?

CVE-2023-40495 affects installations of LG Simple Editor that contain the vulnerable configuration.

Can CVE-2023-40495 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2023-40495 can be exploited by remote attackers without any authentication.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-40495 enable?

CVE-2023-40495 enables remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks to disclose sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40495

high

7.5

CWE

3/5/2024

4/2/2025

CVE-2023-40495: (0Day) LG Simple Editor copyTemplateAll Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

LG Simple Editor copyTemplateAll Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the copyTemplateAll 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19922.

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-23-1201/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40495?
CVE-2023-40495 is classified as an Information Disclosure vulnerability with a potentially high severity.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40495?
To fix CVE-2023-40495, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40495?
CVE-2023-40495 affects installations of LG Simple Editor that contain the vulnerable configuration.
Can CVE-2023-40495 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2023-40495 can be exploited by remote attackers without any authentication.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-40495 enable?
CVE-2023-40495 enables remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks to disclose sensitive information.

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