CVE-2023-40504 LG Simple Editor readVideoInfo Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via command injection 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-2023-40504?

CVE-2023-40504 is a critical command 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 readVideoInfo Command Injection 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 readVideoInfo method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19953.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40504?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Simple Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40504?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40504 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-40504 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40504 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw6m-c2fr-wrgr.

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