CVE-2023-40501 LG Simple Editor copyContent Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via an exposed dangerous function in LG Simple Editor without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-40501?

CVE-2023-40501 is a critical code injection vulnerability in LG Simple Editor, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LG Simple Editor copyContent Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the copyContent command. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19945.

Weakness: CWE-749

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40501?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Simple Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-40501 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40501 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jfc-9mv9-fvf7.