CVE-2023-48419
CWE-269Published: January 2, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An attacker in the wifi vicinity of a target Google Home can spy on the victim, resulting in Elevation of Privilege
Risk Analysis
Google Home devices are vulnerable to an elevation of privilege flaw that allows an attacker in the Wi-Fi vicinity to spy on the user. This poses a significant privacy risk.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by Google. Ensure the Wi-Fi network is secured with strong authentication.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-48419 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-48419 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts