CVE-2023-40511 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

LG Simple Editor checkServer Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the checkServer method. The issue results from the exposure of plaintext credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20013.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg	Simple Editor	3.21.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-200

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1215/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1215/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40511?

CVE-2023-40511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). LG Simple Editor checkServer Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is n...

How severe is CVE-2023-40511?

CVE-2023-40511 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40511?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lg Simple Editor.