CVE-2023-42189: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Connectivity Standards Alliance Matter Official SDK v.1.1.0.0 , Nanoleaf
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CVE-2023-42189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mini smart wi-fi plug firmware, lightstrip firmware, led strip firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Connectivity Standards Alliance Matter Official SDK v.1.1.0.0 , Nanoleaf Light strip v.3.5.10, Govee LED Strip v.3.00.42, switchBot Hub2 v.1.0-0.8, Phillips hue hub v.1.59.1959097030, and yeelight smart lamp v.1.12.69 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted script to the KeySetRemove function.
Why this priority
High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
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tapo mini smart wi-fi plug firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
nanoleaf lightstrip firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 3.5.10
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.10
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
govee led strip firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 3.00.42
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.00.42
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
switchbot hub2 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0-0.8
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0-0.8
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
phillips hue bridge firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.59.1959097030
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.59.1959097030
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
yeelight smart lamp firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.12.69
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.12.69
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page 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-2023-42189?
mini smart wi-fi plug firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; lightstrip firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; led strip firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-42189 being exploited?
CVE-2023-42189 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-2023-42189 affect?
CVE-2023-42189 affects mini smart wi-fi plug firmware, lightstrip firmware, led strip firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Connectivity Standards Alliance Matter Official SDK v.1.1.0.0 , Nanoleaf Light strip v.3.5.10, Govee LED Strip v.3.00.42, switchBot Hub2 v.1.0-0.8, Phillips hue hub v.1.59.1959097030, and yeelight smart
How urgent is CVE-2023-42189?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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