CVE-2023-6998: Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows applicatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6998?

ewelink: upgrade to 5.2.0; ewelink: upgrade to 5.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6998 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6998 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-6998 affect?

CVE-2023-6998 affects ewelink, ewelink. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows application lockscreen bypass.This issue affects eWeLink before 5.2.0.

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-6998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting ewelink, ewelink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-305
Published	2023-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: coolkit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-30 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coolkit ewelink UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.0

Fixed in: 5.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ewelink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ewelink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

coolkit ewelink UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.0

Fixed in: 5.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ewelink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ewelink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-6998?

ewelink: upgrade to 5.2.0; ewelink: upgrade to 5.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6998 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6998 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-2023-6998 affect?

CVE-2023-6998 affects ewelink, ewelink. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). 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 urgent is CVE-2023-6998?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities

References

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