CVE-2023-40499 is a critical directory traversal vulnerability in LG Simple Editor, specifically within the mkdir command's makeDetailContent method. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations due to insufficient validation of user-supplied paths. With a CVSS score of 9.1, this vulnerability presents a high risk, enabling attackers to achieve arbitrary file deletion in the context of SYSTEM. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and community discussion is minimal, the potential impact remains severe.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.21.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lg:simple_editor:3.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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