CVE-2023-4616 thumbnail Directory Path Traversal Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 4 Sep 2023 Updated 30 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in the thumbnail API of LG LED Assistant.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-4616?

CVE-2023-4616 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in LG-LED Assistant, published on 4 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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/thumbnail 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Lg Led Assistant.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-4616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc6v-7w9m-q636.