CVE-2023-4617 (GCVE-0-2023-4617)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-12-19 09:39 – Updated: 2024-12-20 17:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Gaining remote control over Govee devices
Summary
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.
Severity
10 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-20 17:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | 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… | product |
| https://apps.apple.com/us/app/govee-home/id1395696823 | product |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govee | Govee Home |
Affected:
0 , < 5.9
(custom)
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