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

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-09-04 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-22

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of LG LED Assistant. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the /api/download/updateFile endpoint. 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 the current user.

Affected products

• LG Electronics LG-LED Assistant: 2.1.45

References

• https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/idproducts#updateDetails
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1224/
• https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/idproducts#updateDetails
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1224/

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