CVE-2023-40515 LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause a denial-of-service condition in LG Simple Editor via improper input validation in the joinAddUser method 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-2023-40515?

CVE-2023-40515 is a high-severity denial of service 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 joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the joinAddUser method. The issue results from improper input validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20048.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40515?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Simple Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40515?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2023-40515 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40515 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmh3-7354-8ph4.

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