CVE-2023-40505CWE-78

LG Simple Editor createThumbnailByMovie Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical ยท published May 3, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky command injection vulnerability in LG Simple Editor lets attackers execute remote code without breaking a sweat! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone order a meal without checking their ID โ€” a recipe for disaster! An attacker can submit a malicious order that the kitchen blindly prepares, resulting in unintended consequences. ๐Ÿ”ช With this vulnerability, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on affected installations, potentially taking complete control of the system without the need for authentication. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing for data breaches or system manipulation that could disrupt operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone order a meal without checking their ID โ€” a recipe for disaster! An attacker can submit a malicious order that the kitchen blindly prepares, resulting in unintended consequences. ๐Ÿ”ช The flaw exists in the createThumbnailByMovie method, where insufficient validation of user-supplied strings allows attackers to run system calls arbitrarily. This creates a pathway for code execution at a high privilege level, putting the entire system at risk.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on affected installations, potentially taking complete control of the system without the need for authentication. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing for data breaches or system manipulation that could disrupt operations. Immediately patch LG Simple Editor to the latest version available and review your installation for any unauthorized access. Implement proper input validation procedures to minimize the risk of future vulnerabilities. ๐Ÿš€ You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02402 ยท 83.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 ยท Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-05-03T02:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 02:11Z
    LG Simple Editor createThumbnailByMovie Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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