PatchTheCVECVE-2023-3612: Govee Home app has unprotected access to WebView component which can be opened by any app on the device
CVE-2023-3612 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting home, home. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Govee Home app has unprotected access to WebView component which can be opened by any app on the device. By sending an URL to a specially crafted site, the attacker can execute JavaScript in context of WebView or steal sensitive user data by displaying phishing content.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-749 |
| Published | 2023-09-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-3612?
home: upgrade to 5.8.01; home: upgrade to 5.8.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-3612 being exploited?
CVE-2023-3612 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-2023-3612 affect?
CVE-2023-3612 affects home, home. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Govee Home app has unprotected access to WebView component which can be opened by any app on the device. By sending an URL to a specially crafted site, the attacker can execute JavaScript in context of WebView or steal sensitive user data b
How urgent is CVE-2023-3612?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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