CVE-2023-40508CWE-22

LG Simple Editor putCanvasDB Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

High · published May 3, 2024

CVSS v3.0
8.2
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An exposed method could lead to total file chaos! The LG Simple Editor has a directory traversal vulnerability allowing attackers to delete any file without needing to log in! ⚡ Think of it like a careless librarian who lets anyone take books off any shelf without checking their IDs — one errant request could potentially clear a whole archive! 📚 An attacker could exploit this flaw to delete any file on the server, leading to devastating data loss and crippling the functionality of the affected installations. Imagine losing critical project files or customer data in the blink of an eye!

Put simply

Think of it like a careless librarian who lets anyone take books off any shelf without checking their IDs — one errant request could potentially clear a whole archive! 📚 The vulnerability stems from the putCanvasDB method's lack of proper validation of user-supplied paths. This allows unauthorized users to perform file operations that should be restricted, leading to arbitrary file deletions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to delete any file on the server, leading to devastating data loss and crippling the functionality of the affected installations. Imagine losing critical project files or customer data in the blink of an eye! To protect against this vulnerability, patch LG Simple Editor to the latest version immediately. Also, implement strict input validation to ensure user-supplied paths cannot manipulate file operations. Regularly audit your file permissions to minimize risk! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be one giant leap closer to securing your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02049 · 81.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-05-03T02:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 02:11Z
    LG Simple Editor putCanvasDB Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
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