CVE-2024-2862CWE-287

Password reset vulnerability without authorization on LG LED Assistant

Critical · published March 25, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.1. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
51%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can reset anonymous user passwords on LG LED Assistant with no authorization needed! It’s like a thief walking into a café and changing everyone’s Wi-Fi password at will—absolutely devastating! 🔥 It's as if a restaurant left its doors wide open and allowed anyone to rewrite the menu without any checks. A crafty attacker could stroll in and take over, leaving patrons puzzled and locked out! This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access for anyone, allowing attackers to hijack accounts and manipulate settings as if they're the authorized users. The potential fallout? Total chaos for users who rely on these devices. Your privacy and security could hang by a thread!

Put simply

It's as if a restaurant left its doors wide open and allowed anyone to rewrite the menu without any checks. A crafty attacker could stroll in and take over, leaving patrons puzzled and locked out! This flaw in LG LED Assistant allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, enabling them to reset passwords for anonymous users effortlessly. Simply put, it’s a breach in the security that’s meant to protect user accounts!

What to do

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access for anyone, allowing attackers to hijack accounts and manipulate settings as if they're the authorized users. The potential fallout? Total chaos for users who rely on these devices. Your privacy and security could hang by a thread! Immediate action is crucial: patch LG LED Assistant to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Ensure that proper authentication controls are in place and audit your system for any unauthorized access. Don’t wait; secure it now! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.51001 · 98.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2024-03-25T06:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 06:31Z
    Password reset vulnerability without authorization on LG LED Assistant
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