title: updateFile Directory Path Traversal Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
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.
problem types: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: LG-LED Assistant
vendor: LG Electronics
versions:
status: affected, version: 2.1.45
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 7.5
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL