LG Simple Editor security bypass | CVE-2023-40516

NAME
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LG Simple Editor security bypass

Platforms Affected:
LG Simple Editor

Risk Level:
7.8

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Privileges

DESCRIPTION
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LG Simple Editor could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the product installer. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local



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