ID:9297 - Exploit for Path traversal in Simple Editor - CVE-2023-40498

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the cp command implemented in the makeDetailContent method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and copy files to an arbitrary location on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allows an attacker to compromise the affected system.

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