Upload Directory Path Traversal Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
CVE-2023-4613

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Lg Electronics

Status
Lg-led Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-4613?

A vulnerability has been identified in LG LED Assistant that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched installations. The flaw exists in the /api/settings/upload endpoint due to inadequate validation of user-supplied paths during file operations. This security lapse can be exploited without any authentication, enabling an attacker to run malicious code within the context of the affected user. It is essential for users to apply the latest updates to safeguard their systems from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

LG-LED Assistant 2.1.45

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/idproducts#updateDet...
vendor-advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1221/
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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