updateFile Directory Path Traversal Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
Published Sep 4, 2023
7.5
HIGHCVSS 3.1
EPSS 1.61%
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
-
- Version 2.1.45StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics | LG-LED Assistant | unaffected |
|
- 2.1.45
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v2.0 score for this CVE.
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
CISA SSVC (Vulnrichment)
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization from CISA ADP.
Exploitation
NoneAutomatable
YesTechnical Impact
PartialDecision
n/aAssessed Sep 30, 2024 · SSVC 2.0.3
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 2, 2026.
Score over time
2023–2026- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (6 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1.61% (0.01612) | 75.11th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 1.25% (0.01251) | 65.42th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.63% (0.00633) | 68.61th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.30% (0.00297) | 70.20th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 0.15% (0.00151) | 50.72th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 0.05% (0.00051) | 17.38th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
References (2)
- https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/idproducts#updateDetails vendor-advisoryVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1224/ third-party-advisoryThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/idproducts#updateDetails | vendor-advisoryVendor Advisory | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1224/ | third-party-advisoryThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Change history (0)
No recorded changes yet.