LG LED Assistant - Path Traversal (CVE-2024-2863)
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to traverse paths via file upload on the affected LG LED Assistant.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2024-2863 is a path traversal vulnerability in LG LED Assistant that allows remote attackers to exploit the file upload functionality to access files outside the intended directory. This flaw could be leveraged to read sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing confidential information.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of January 2026.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2024-2863 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2024-2863 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Attackers exploit the /api/thumbnail endpoint by submitting POST requests with path traversal sequences in the fileName parameter, enabling arbitrary file uploads to sensitive locations on the server.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2024-03-25 |
| Rule Released | 2026-01-07 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2026-01-14 |
Related Weaknesses
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.