LG SuperSign Media Editor getObject path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in LG SuperSign Media Editor. This affects the function getObject. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-40517. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended that the affected component be replaced with an alternative.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LG SuperSign Media Editor (affected version unknown). This affects the function getObject. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 08/25/2023 as ZDI-23-1219. It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-40517 since 08/14/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/13/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with as an alternative.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Recommended: Alternative
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Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
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08/13/2025 +719 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-23-1219
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40517 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40517
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237987

Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2023 07:33
Updated: 08/13/2025 03:33
Changes: 08/25/2023 07:33 (38), 08/13/2025 03:33 (28)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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