How severe is CVE-2022-23727?

CVE-2022-23727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23727 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23727?

CVE-2022-23727 affects Lg Webos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23727?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23727 published?

CVE-2022-23727 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23727

CVE-2022-23727 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lg Webos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lg Webos
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some webOS TVs. Due to wrong setting environments, local attacker is able to perform specific operation to exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23727?: There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some webOS TVs. Due to wrong setting environments, local attacker is able to perform specific operation to exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege
How severe is CVE-2022-23727?: CVE-2022-23727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23727 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23727?: CVE-2022-23727 affects Lg Webos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23727?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23727 published?: CVE-2022-23727 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/tv

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:lg:webos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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