CVE-2023-3612: Unprotected WebView access in Govee Home App

Published Sep 11, 2023
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Govee Home Android<5.8.01
Govee Home Iphone Os<5.8.01

Remediation

Information

Update to version 5.8.01 (released on 17.08.2023) or latest

Event History

Sep 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-3612.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3612?

The severity of CVE-2023-3612 is high (8.2).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Govee Home app for Android (up to version 5.8.01) and iPhone OS (up to version 5.8.01).

4

What is the description of CVE-2023-3612?

CVE-2023-3612 is a vulnerability in the Govee Home app that allows unrestricted access to the WebView component, enabling potential execution of malicious JavaScript or phishing attacks.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-3612?

Currently, there is no information available about an official fix for CVE-2023-3612. It is recommended to update the Govee Home app to the latest version and exercise caution when accessing unknown or suspicious URLs.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203