VDB-237970 · CVE-2023-40501 · ZDI-23-1217

LG Simple Editor copyContent routine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in LG Simple Editor. The impacted element is the function copyContent. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-40501. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advised to implement the suggested workaround.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in LG Simple Editor (unknown version). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-749. The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

LG Simple Editor copyContent Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the copyContent command. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19945.

The weakness was published 08/25/2023 as ZDI-23-1217. The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40501 since 08/14/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/10/2025).

The best possible mitigation is suggested to be Workaround.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Simple Editor

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Routine
CWE: CWE-749
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Workaround
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Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
08/25/2023 +11 days 🔍
08/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2025 +594 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-23-1217
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237970

Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2023 07:25
Updated: 04/10/2025 16:58
Changes: 08/25/2023 07:25 (36), 09/19/2024 10:59 (29), 04/10/2025 16:58 (11)
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