CVE-2024-56968
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the Govee Home iOS app allows attackers to access sensitive user information by sending a specially crafted payload. It affects users of the Govee Home iOS app version 6.5.01. The issue stems from improper input validation that enables information disclosure.
💻 Affected Systems
- Govee Home iOS app
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could exfiltrate sensitive user data including personal information, device credentials, or home automation configurations, potentially leading to privacy violations or further attacks on smart home ecosystems.
Likely Case
Attackers with network access to the app could retrieve user-specific data and device information, compromising user privacy and potentially enabling further targeted attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and input validation, the impact would be limited to information disclosure within controlled environments.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains technical details about the vulnerability and exploitation method. The CWE-601 (URL Redirection to Untrusted Site) suggests the issue involves improper input handling leading to information disclosure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check the App Store for Govee Home app updates. 2. Install any available updates. 3. Monitor vendor communications for security patches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or restrict app network access
allLimit the app's network connectivity to reduce attack surface
Use network segmentation
allIsolate IoT devices and their control apps on separate network segments
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Discontinue use of the vulnerable app version until patched
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for suspicious traffic
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the app version in iOS Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Govee Home. If version is 6.5.01, the app is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable for iOS apps. Check via iOS Settings as described.Verify Fix Applied:
Update the app through the App Store and verify the version is newer than 6.5.01.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from the Govee Home app
- Unexpected data transfers from the app
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious payloads sent to the Govee Home app
- Unusual traffic patterns from iOS devices running the app
SIEM Query:
Not applicable - mobile app specific vulnerability