What is the severity of CVE-2023-40515?

CVE-2023-40515 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial-of-service condition.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40515?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40515.

Which product is affected by CVE-2023-40515?

LG Simple Editor is the product affected by CVE-2023-40515.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40515?

To fix CVE-2023-40515, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40515

high

7.5

CWE

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-40515: (0Day) LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the joinAddUser method. The issue results from improper input validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20048.

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-23-1197/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40515?
CVE-2023-40515 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial-of-service condition.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-40515 allow?
CVE-2023-40515 allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-40515?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-40515.
Which product is affected by CVE-2023-40515?
LG Simple Editor is the product affected by CVE-2023-40515.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40515?
To fix CVE-2023-40515, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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