Is CVE-2023-40510 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40510 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40510 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40510 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40510?

CVE-2023-40510 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-40510

CWE-200Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LG Simple Editor getServerSetting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the getServerSetting method. The issue results from the exposure of plaintext credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

. Was ZDI-CAN-20012.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40510 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.