CVE-2023-40505 LG Simple Editor createThumbnailByMovie Command Injection 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 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-2023-40505?

CVE-2023-40505 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 createThumbnailByMovie 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 createThumbnailByMovie 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-19978.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Simple Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40505 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-2023-40505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38hf-j8cf-rw67.