CVE-2023-40516 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product sets incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20327.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg	Simple Editor	3.21.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40516?

CVE-2023-40516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). LG Simple Editor Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of LG Simple Edito...

How severe is CVE-2023-40516?

CVE-2023-40516 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40516?

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