How severe is CVE-2023-45956?

CVE-2023-45956 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-2023-45956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45956?

CVE-2023-45956 affects Govee Led Strip Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45956?

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-2023-45956 published?

CVE-2023-45956 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45956

CVE-2023-45956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Govee Led Strip 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Govee Led Strip Firmware
Published: 2023-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in Govee LED Strip v3.00.42 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Move and MoveWithOnoff commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45956?: An issue discovered in Govee LED Strip v3.00.42 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Move and MoveWithOnoff commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-45956?: CVE-2023-45956 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-2023-45956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45956?: CVE-2023-45956 affects Govee Led Strip Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45956?: 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-2023-45956 published?: CVE-2023-45956 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/IoT-Fuzz/IoT-Fuzz/blob/main/Govee%20LED%20Strip%20Vulnerability%20Report.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:govee:led_strip_firmware:3.00.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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