HTTP: LG Simple Editor deleteCheckSession Directory Traversal
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against LG Simple Editor. A successful attack can lead to directory traversal and arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
LG Simple Editor deleteCheckSession 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 deleteCheckSession method. 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-19919.
Affected Products
Lg simple_editor
References
CVE: CVE-2023-40492
Short Name
HTTP:DIR:LG-DLTECHCKSESN
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2023-40492 Directory Editor LG Simple Traversal deleteCheckSession
Release Date
10/12/2023
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
3802
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Lg