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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-1212: (0Day) LG Simple Editor putCanvasDB Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 24 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LG Simple Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-1212?

    The severity of ZDI-23-1212 is critical due to its potential for unauthorized file deletion without authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-1212?

    To fix ZDI-23-1212, update LG Simple Editor to the latest version released by LG that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Can ZDI-23-1212 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, ZDI-23-1212 can be exploited remotely by attackers without requiring any authentication.

  • What type of attacks does ZDI-23-1212 enable?

    ZDI-23-1212 enables remote attackers to delete arbitrary files from affected installations of LG Simple Editor.

  • Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1212?

    ZDI-23-1212 affects LG Simple Editor installations.

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