CVE-2023-40515

LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Description

LG Simple Editor joinAddUser Improper Input Validation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the joinAddUser method. The issue results from improper input validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20048.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1197/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40515?: CVE-2023-40515 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40515?: To fix CVE-2023-40515, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40515 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40515 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40515?: CVE-2023-40515 affects LG Simple Editor.

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Description

Category

CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation

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