HTTP: LG Simple Editor cropImage Directory Traversal

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against LG Simple Editor cropImage. A successful attack can lead to directory traversal and arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

LG Simple Editor cropImage Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the cropImage command. 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 delete files in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19951.

Affected Products

Lg simple_editor

Short Name
HTTP:DIR:LG-CRP-IMG-DIRTRV
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2023-40502 Directory Editor LG Simple Traversal cropImage
Release Date
11/16/2023
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3799
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Lg

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