Vulnerability identifier: #VU79999

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40502

CWE-ID: CWE-22

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 delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the implementation of the cropImage command. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete  arbitrary files 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-23-1194/

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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.