How severe is CVE-2023-6998?

CVE-2023-6998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6998?

CVE-2023-6998 primarily affects Coolkit Ewelink. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6998?

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-2023-6998 published?

CVE-2023-6998 was published on 2023-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6998

CVE-2023-6998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coolkit Ewelink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-305.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-305
Affected product: Coolkit Ewelink
Published: 2023-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows application lockscreen bypass.This issue affects eWeLink before 5.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6998?: Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows application lockscreen bypass.This issue affects eWeLink before 5.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-6998?: CVE-2023-6998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6998?: CVE-2023-6998 primarily affects Coolkit Ewelink. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6998?: 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-2023-6998 published?: CVE-2023-6998 was published on 2023-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:coolkit:ewelink:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coolkit:ewelink:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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