CVE-2023-40494
CVE-2023-40494 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lg Simple Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 84% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 84% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45065
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Lg Simple Editor
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- Last modified:
Description
LG Simple Editor deleteFolder Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the deleteFolder 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19921.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40494?
- LG Simple Editor deleteFolder Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the deleteFolder 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19921.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40494?
- CVE-2023-40494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40494 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40494?
- CVE-2023-40494 affects Lg Simple Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40494?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-40494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-40494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45065.
- When was CVE-2023-40494 published?
- CVE-2023-40494 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lg:simple_editor:3.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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