What is the severity of ZDI-23-1213?

ZDI-23-1213 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file deletion without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-23-1213?

To mitigate ZDI-23-1213, update your LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by LG.

Who is affected by ZDI-23-1213?

Any installations of LG Simple Editor that have not applied security updates are vulnerable to ZDI-23-1213.

What kind of attacks can be executed using ZDI-23-1213?

ZDI-23-1213 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files remotely on the affected installations.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1213?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-23-1213, making it particularly dangerous.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-23-1213

high

8.2

24/8/2023

3/5/2024

ZDI-23-1213: (0Day) LG Simple Editor deleteCanvas 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
LG Simple Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1213?
ZDI-23-1213 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file deletion without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1213?
To mitigate ZDI-23-1213, update your LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by LG.
Who is affected by ZDI-23-1213?
Any installations of LG Simple Editor that have not applied security updates are vulnerable to ZDI-23-1213.
What kind of attacks can be executed using ZDI-23-1213?
ZDI-23-1213 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files remotely on the affected installations.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1213?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-23-1213, making it particularly dangerous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1213?
ZDI-23-1213 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file deletion without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1213?
To mitigate ZDI-23-1213, update your LG Simple Editor to the latest version provided by LG.
Who is affected by ZDI-23-1213?
Any installations of LG Simple Editor that have not applied security updates are vulnerable to ZDI-23-1213.
What kind of attacks can be executed using ZDI-23-1213?
ZDI-23-1213 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files remotely on the affected installations.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1213?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-23-1213, making it particularly dangerous.