CVE-2023-29742 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 May 2023 Updated 14 Jan 2025

Unauthorized apps can manipulate the database to execute arbitrary code in the BestWeather Android application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29742?

CVE-2023-29742 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue found in BestWeather v.7.3.1 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a code execution attack by manipulating the database.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bestweather Project Bestweather.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-29742 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29742 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2cm2-g7rj-23f2.