How severe is CVE-2023-29759?

CVE-2023-29759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29759?

CVE-2023-29759 affects Flightaware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29759?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-29759 published?

CVE-2023-29759 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29759

CVE-2023-29759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flightaware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Flightaware
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue found in FlightAware v.5.8.0 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service by manipulating the database files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29759?: An issue found in FlightAware v.5.8.0 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service by manipulating the database files.
How severe is CVE-2023-29759?: CVE-2023-29759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29759?: CVE-2023-29759 affects Flightaware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29759 published?: CVE-2023-29759 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/LianKee/SO-CVEs/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2023-29759/CVE%20detailed.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flightaware:flightaware:5.8.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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