How severe is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 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-2023-6181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 affects Google Chromecast Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6181?

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-2023-6181 published?

CVE-2023-6181 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6181

CVE-2023-6181 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chromecast Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chromecast Firmware
Published: 2023-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6181?: An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution
How severe is CVE-2023-6181?: CVE-2023-6181 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-2023-6181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6181?: CVE-2023-6181 affects Google Chromecast Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6181?: 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-2023-6181 published?: CVE-2023-6181 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2023-12-01

Affected products (1)

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