Nearly 100,000 LG TVs vulnerable to exploit

Research from cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has uncovered something alarming: over 91,000 LG TVs are currently vulnerable to takeover from bad actors. Multiple models running webOS 4 through 7 possess several vulnerabilities that would allow hackers to get root access to the unit. According to the firm, the vulnerabilities involve the settings that allow users to control the TV’s with their phones. By exploiting the vulnerability, bad actors can gain control of the TV by working around the need for device authentication, giving them complete control.

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Thankfully, LG has recently released a security update that fixes the four vulnerabilities currently open for exploitation. This update is now available through the the TV’s update menu.

According to Ars Technica, the affected models are:

• LG43UM7000PLA running webOS 4.9.7 – 5.30.40
• OLED55CXPUA running webOS 5.5.0 – 04.50.51
• OLED48C1PUB running webOS 6.3.3-442 (kisscurl-kinglake) – 03.36.50
• OLED55A23LA running webOS 7.3.1-43 (mullet-mebin) – 03.33.85

If you own an affected model, you are urged to complete a software update through your TV’s settings menu.

Derek Wiley

Derek Wiley is the content producer for Sound & Contractor and TWICE. Chiefly having a production background, Derek is quickly becoming a Pro AV enthusiast. When not writing, he enjoys all things gaming, music, and live events.