CVE-2023-29738

Name: CVE-2023-29738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-30T23:15:09.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wavekeyboard	Wave Animated Keyboard Emoji	1.70.7

References

http://www.wavekeyboard.com/Product
https://github.com/LianKee/SO-CVEs/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2023-29738/CVE%20detail.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amdroidalarmclock.amdroidProduct
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wave.keyboardProduct
http://www.wavekeyboard.com/Product
https://github.com/LianKee/SO-CVEs/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2023-29738/CVE%20detail.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amdroidalarmclock.amdroidProduct
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wave.keyboardProduct

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29738?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-29738?

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Source: NVD / NIST