CVE-2023-4617

Gaining remote control over Govee devices

Description

Incorrect authorization vulnerability in HTTP POST method in Govee Home application on Android and iOS allows remote attacker to control devices owned by other users via changing "device", "sku" and "type" fields' values. This issue affects Govee Home applications on Android and iOS in versions before 5.9.

References

Link	Tags
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/12/CVE-2023-4617/	third party advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/12/CVE-2023-4617/	third party advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.govee.home	product
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/govee-home/id1395696823	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4617?: CVE-2023-4617 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4617?: To fix CVE-2023-4617, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4617 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4617 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4617?: CVE-2023-4617 affects Govee Govee Home, Govee Govee Home.

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Description

Category

CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions