CVE-2023-40517 LG SuperSign Media Editor ContentRestController getObject Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in LG SuperSign Media Editor to disclose sensitive information 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-2023-40517?
CVE-2023-40517 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in LG SuperSign Media 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 SuperSign Media Editor ContentRestController getObject Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG SuperSign Media Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the getObject method implemented in the ContentRestController class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20328.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40517?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lg Supersign Media Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-40517 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40517 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LG SuperSign Media Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xhc-r4m8-7gh7.