How severe is CVE-2023-4617?

CVE-2023-4617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4617?

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.

Does CVE-2023-4617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-4617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54470.

When was CVE-2023-4617 published?

CVE-2023-4617 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4617

CVE-2023-4617 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54470
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4617?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-4617?: CVE-2023-4617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4617?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-4617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-4617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54470.
When was CVE-2023-4617 published?: CVE-2023-4617 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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