#VU79974 Incorrect default permissions in Simple Editor - CVE-2023-40516
Published: August 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79974
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40516
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Simple Editor
Simple Editor
Software vendor:
LG Electronics
LG Electronics
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the product installer. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.