CVE-2022-47027: Timmystudios Fast Typing Keyboard v1.275.1.162 allows unauthorized apps to overwrite arbitrary files in its in

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-47027 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting fast typing keyboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Timmystudios Fast Typing Keyboard v1.275.1.162 allows unauthorized apps to overwrite arbitrary files in its internal storage via a dictionary traversal vulnerability and achieve arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: timmystudios

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

timmystudios fast typing keyboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.275.1.162

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.275.1.162

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fast-typing-keyboard || rpm -q fast-typing-keyboard || fast-typing-keyboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.275.1.162 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fast-typing-keyboard sudo apt install fast-typing-keyboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.275.1.162> sudo apt-mark hold fast-typing-keyboard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fast-typing-keyboard sudo dnf downgrade fast-typing-keyboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.275.1.162> sudo dnf versionlock add fast-typing-keyboard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-47027?

fast typing keyboard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47027 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47027 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-47027 affect?

CVE-2022-47027 affects fast typing keyboard. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Timmystudios Fast Typing Keyboard v1.275.1.162 allows unauthorized apps to overwrite arbitrary files in its internal storage via a dictionary traversal vulnerability and achieve arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2022-47027?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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