Vulnerability identifier: #VU79986

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40500

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Simple Editor
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: LG Electronics

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure implementation within the implementation of the copyContent command. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple Editor: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1206/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.