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CVE-2023-40516
HIGH7.8
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.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score7.8
SeverityHIGH
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionNONE
Published5/3/2024
Last Modified4/10/2025
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
lg:simple_editor
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-732
References
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1218/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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