#VU79978 Improper Authentication in Simple Editor - CVE-2023-40510
Published: August 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79978
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40510
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Simple Editor
Simple Editor
Software vendor:
LG Electronics
LG Electronics
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within the getServerSetting method. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.