How severe is CVE-2023-42189?

CVE-2023-42189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42189?

CVE-2023-42189 primarily affects Tapo Mini Smart Wi-fi Plug Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42189?

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-2023-42189 published?

CVE-2023-42189 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42189

CVE-2023-42189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tapo Mini Smart Wi-fi Plug Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Tapo Mini Smart Wi-fi Plug Firmware
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Connectivity Standards Alliance Matter Official SDK v.1.1.0.0 , Nanoleaf Light strip v.3.5.10, Govee LED Strip v.3.00.42, switchBot Hub2 v.1.0-0.8, Phillips hue hub v.1.59.1959097030, and yeelight smart lamp v.1.12.69 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted script to the KeySetRemove function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42189?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Connectivity Standards Alliance Matter Official SDK v.1.1.0.0 , Nanoleaf Light strip v.3.5.10, Govee LED Strip v.3.00.42, switchBot Hub2 v.1.0-0.8, Phillips hue hub v.1.59.1959097030, and yeelight smart lamp v.1.12.69 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted script to the KeySetRemove function.
How severe is CVE-2023-42189?: CVE-2023-42189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42189?: CVE-2023-42189 primarily affects Tapo Mini Smart Wi-fi Plug Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42189?: 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-2023-42189 published?: CVE-2023-42189 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:tapo:mini_smart_wi-fi_plug_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nanoleaf:lightstrip_firmware:3.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:govee:led_strip_firmware:3.00.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:switchbot:hub2_firmware:1.0-0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phillips:hue_bridge_firmware:1.59.1959097030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:yeelight:smart_lamp_firmware:1.12.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:smart_plug_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:orein:smart_bulb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eve:eve_door_and_window_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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