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govee-control

Security checks for vulnerabilities and agentic risk

Overview

This skill is a transparent guide for controlling Govee devices through Govee's own API, with no hidden scripts or unrelated access.

Install only if you intend to let an agent help operate your Govee devices. Keep GOVEE_API_KEY private, review each control command before running it, and be especially careful with bulk or multi-device actions.

A.I.G

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Skill Instruction HijackingAlters the agent's session goals or safety constraints when the skill loads
  • Agent Memory PoisoningWrites attacker-controlled rules into memory that affect later sessions
  • Remote Payload Retrieval and ExecutionFetches external code whose behavior can change after review
  • Embedded Malicious CodeShips malicious scripts inside the skill and executes them locally
  • Unauthorized Access and Privilege EscalationObtains permissions beyond the task's legitimate needs

SkillSpector

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
  • Excessive AgencyUnrestricted Tool Access, Autonomous Decision Making, Scope Creep
Findings (2)

Sudo/Root Execution

Medium
Category
Privilege Escalation
Content
cat > "$HOME/.openclaw/secrets/govee.env" <<'EOF'
export GOVEE_API_KEY='<YOUR_API_KEY>'
EOF
chmod 600 "$HOME/.openclaw/secrets/govee.env"
```

Load only this variable into the current shell (no `set -a`):
Confidence
80% confidence
Finding
Commands invoke sudo or root privileges. Verify this elevated access is necessary and justified.

External Transmission

Medium
Category
Data Exfiltration
Content
Before controlling lights, list devices and copy your own `device` + `model`:

```bash
curl -sS -X GET "https://developer-api.govee.com/v1/devices" \
  -H "Govee-API-Key: $GOVEE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```
Confidence
60% confidence
Finding
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

Static analysis

No suspicious patterns detected.