Is CVE-2023-42470 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42470 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42470 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42470 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42470?

CVE-2023-42470 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-42470

CWE-94Published: September 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Imou Life com.mm.android.smartlifeiot application through 6.8.0 for Android allows Remote Code Execution via a crafted intent to an exported component. This relates to the com.mm.android.easy4ip.MainActivity activity. JavaScript execution is enabled in the WebView, and direct web content loading occurs.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Imou Life Android application contains a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution through a crafted intent. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is highly urgent as it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable due to the nature of the intent handling.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Imou Life application to a version beyond 6.8.0 to remediate this issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42470 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.