updateFile Directory Path Traversal Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
CVE-2023-4615

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lg Electronics

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

What is CVE-2023-4615?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on installations of LG LED Assistant. The flaw is found in the /api/download/updateFile endpoint, which lacks proper validation of user-supplied paths. This oversight means that an attacker can exploit the vulnerability without needing to authenticate, potentially revealing sensitive data in the context of the affected user. Organizations using LG LED Assistant should apply recommended security updates to mitigate this risk.

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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-23-1224/
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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