What is the severity of CVE-2023-40496?

CVE-2023-40496 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40496?

To remediate CVE-2023-40496, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by LG that addresses the vulnerability.

What does CVE-2023-40496 impact?

CVE-2023-40496 affects LG Simple Editor, allowing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40496?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40496, making it easily exploitable by attackers.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-40496?

CVE-2023-40496 is a directory traversal vulnerability that enables attackers to access sensitive data on affected installations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40496

high

7.5

CWE

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-40496: (0Day) LG Simple Editor copyStickerContent Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

LG Simple Editor copyStickerContent 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 implementation of the copyStickerContent 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19923.

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-23-1202/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40496?
CVE-2023-40496 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40496?
To remediate CVE-2023-40496, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by LG that addresses the vulnerability.
What does CVE-2023-40496 impact?
CVE-2023-40496 affects LG Simple Editor, allowing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40496?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40496, making it easily exploitable by attackers.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-40496?
CVE-2023-40496 is a directory traversal vulnerability that enables attackers to access sensitive data on affected installations.

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