What is CVE-2023-40506?

CVE-2023-40506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lg Simple Editor, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-05-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-40506?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

XXE in Lg Simple Editor

CVE-2023-40506

LG Simple Editor copyContent XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is…

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.001 (26.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Lg Simple Editor — versions LG Simple Editor 3.21.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

ZDI-23-1210 (x_research-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40506?: CVE-2023-40506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lg Simple Editor, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-05-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-40506?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.