CVE-2023-45956: An issue discovered in Govee LED Strip v3.00.42 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Move

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-45956 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting led strip firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue discovered in Govee LED Strip v3.00.42 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Move and MoveWithOnoff commands.

Why this priority

High severity
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	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2023-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: govee

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-30 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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.

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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-2023-45956?

led strip firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45956 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45956 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-2023-45956 affect?

CVE-2023-45956 affects led strip firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue discovered in Govee LED Strip v3.00.42 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Move and MoveWithOnoff commands.

How urgent is CVE-2023-45956?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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