CVE-2023-31679: Incorrect access control in Videogo v6.8.1 allows attackers to access images from other devices via modificati

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-31679 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting videogo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect access control in Videogo v6.8.1 allows attackers to access images from other devices via modification of the Device Id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: videogo project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-16 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

videogo project videogo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy videogo || rpm -q videogo || videogo --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison videogo sudo apt install videogo=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8.1> sudo apt-mark hold videogo

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list videogo sudo dnf downgrade videogo-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add videogo

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31679?

videogo: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31679 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31679 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-31679 affect?

CVE-2023-31679 affects videogo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Incorrect access control in Videogo v6.8.1 allows attackers to access images from other devices via modification of the Device Id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-31679?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-31678 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE Incorrect access control in Videogo v6.8.1 allows attackers to bind shared devices after the connection has be

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