How severe is CVE-2023-29738?

CVE-2023-29738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29738?

CVE-2023-29738 affects Wavekeyboard Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29738?

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-2023-29738 published?

CVE-2023-29738 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29738

CVE-2023-29738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavekeyboard Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wavekeyboard Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue found in Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji v.1.70.7 for Android allows a local attacker to cause code execution and escalation of Privileges via the database files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29738?: An issue found in Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji v.1.70.7 for Android allows a local attacker to cause code execution and escalation of Privileges via the database files.
How severe is CVE-2023-29738?: CVE-2023-29738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29738?: CVE-2023-29738 affects Wavekeyboard Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29738?: 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-2023-29738 published?: CVE-2023-29738 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wavekeyboard:wave_animated_keyboard_emoji:1.70.7:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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