CVE-2023-40517 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/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	Supersign Media Editor	3.11.3_20171108

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1219/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1219/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40517?

CVE-2023-40517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). LG SuperSign Media Editor ContentRestController getObject Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affe...

How severe is CVE-2023-40517?

CVE-2023-40517 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-2023-40517?

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