CVE-2023-4613: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG LED Assis

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-4613 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting lg led assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG LED Assistant. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the /api/settings/upload 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 execute code in the context of the current

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): LG Electronics · Vendor: lg

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-04 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lg lg led assistant DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.45

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.45

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lg-led-assistant || rpm -q lg-led-assistant || lg-led-assistant --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.45 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lg-led-assistant sudo apt install lg-led-assistant=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.45> sudo apt-mark hold lg-led-assistant

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list lg-led-assistant sudo dnf downgrade lg-led-assistant-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.45> sudo dnf versionlock add lg-led-assistant

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-4613?

lg led assistant: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-4613 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4613 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-4613 affect?

CVE-2023-4613 affects lg led assistant. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LG LED Assistant. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the /api/settings/upload endpo

How urgent is CVE-2023-4613?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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