ID:10378 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Simple Editor - CVE-2023-40504

 
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ID:10378 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Simple Editor - CVE-2023-40504

Published: August 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79984
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40504
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Simple Editor

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the readVideoInfo method. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.