How severe is CVE-2023-27653?

CVE-2023-27653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27653?

CVE-2023-27653 primarily affects Whoapp Who. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27653?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-27653 published?

CVE-2023-27653 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27653

CVE-2023-27653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Whoapp Who with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Whoapp Who
Published: 2023-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue found in WHOv.1.0.28, v.1.0.30, v.1.0.32 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the SharedPreference files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27653?: An issue found in WHOv.1.0.28, v.1.0.30, v.1.0.32 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the SharedPreference files.
How severe is CVE-2023-27653?: CVE-2023-27653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27653?: CVE-2023-27653 primarily affects Whoapp Who. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27653 published?: CVE-2023-27653 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:whoapp:who:1.0.28:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whoapp:who:1.0.30:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whoapp:who:1.0.32:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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