LG Simple Editor cp Command Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
LG · Simple Editor
A directory traversal flaw in the cp command within the makeDetailContent method of LG Simple Editor lets a remote attacker abuse user-supplied paths that are not properly validated before file operations. Exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction, only network access to an affected installation, and succeeds by executing arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
LG Simple Editor cp Command Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the cp command implemented in the makeDetailContent 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19925.
- Exploited
- Not confirmed
- Reports
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- Tactics
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Public exploit code (Metasploit) was available 8 months before disclosure.
- Public exploit codeMetasploit8 mo before
- Disclosedday 0
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