CVE-2023-42470
CVE-2023-42470 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Imoulife Life with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Imoulife Life
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Imou Life com.mm.android.smartlifeiot application through 6.8.0 for Android allows Remote Code Execution via a crafted intent to an exported component. This relates to the com.mm.android.easy4ip.MainActivity activity. JavaScript execution is enabled in the WebView, and direct web content loading occurs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42470?
- The Imou Life com.mm.android.smartlifeiot application through 6.8.0 for Android allows Remote Code Execution via a crafted intent to an exported component. This relates to the com.mm.android.easy4ip.MainActivity activity. JavaScript execution is enabled in the WebView, and direct web content loading occurs.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42470?
- CVE-2023-42470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-42470 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42470?
- CVE-2023-42470 affects Imoulife Life. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42470?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-42470 published?
- CVE-2023-42470 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/CVE-2023-42470
- https://github.com/actuator/imou/blob/main/imou-life-6.8.0.md
- https://github.com/actuator/imou/blob/main/poc.apk
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:imoulife:life:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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