Is CVE-2023-40512 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40512 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40512 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40512 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40512?

CVE-2023-40512 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40512

CWE-22Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LG Simple Editor PlayerController getImageByFilename Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the getImageByFilename method in the PlayerController class. 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM.

. Was ZDI-CAN-20014.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40512 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.