CVE-2023-6319: A command injection vulnerability exists in the getAudioMetadata method from the com.webos.service.attachedsto

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CRITICAL 9.1MITIGATE

CVE-2023-6319 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting webos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A command injection vulnerability exists in the getAudioMetadata method from the com.webos.service.attachedstoragemanager service on webOS version 4 through 7. A series of specially crafted requests can lead to command execution as the root user. An attacker can make authenticated requests to trigger this vulnerability. * webOS 4.9.7 - 5.30.40 running on LG43UM7000PLA * webOS 5.5.0 - 04.50.51 running on OLED55CXPUA * webOS 6.3.3-442

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: lg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lg webos MITIGATE

Affected: 4.9.7 · 5.5.0 · 6.3.3-442 · 7.3.1-43

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.9.7

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2023-6319?

webos: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6319 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6319 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-2023-6319 affect?

CVE-2023-6319 affects webos. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A command injection vulnerability exists in the getAudioMetadata method from the com.webos.service.attachedstoragemanager service on webOS version 4 through 7. A series of specially crafted requests can lead to command execution as the root

How urgent is CVE-2023-6319?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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