Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40495
LG Simple Editor copyTemplateAll Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the copyTemplateAll method. 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-19922.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversalInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2023-40495
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40495
21.84%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40495
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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Zero Day Initiative | 2024-05-03 |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-02-04 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-40495
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Primary)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-40495
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1201/
ZDI-23-1201 | Zero Day Initiative
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