CVE-2023-33248

HIGH
7.6
CVSS Score
Published: May 24, 2023 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Severity
HIGH7.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

Amazon Alexa software version 8960323972 on Echo Dot 2nd generation and 3rd generation devices potentially allows attackers to deliver security-relevant commands via an audio signal between 16 and 22 kHz (often outside the range of human adult hearing). Commands at these frequencies are essentially never spoken by authorized actors, but a substantial fraction of the commands are successful.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (6)

ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/3gEc5ZFWIWo

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

7.6HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
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