CVE-2023-29722: The Glitter Unicorn Wallpaper app for Android 7.0 thru 8.0 allows unauthorized apps to actively request permis

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-29722 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting glitter unicorn wallpaper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Glitter Unicorn Wallpaper app for Android 7.0 thru 8.0 allows unauthorized apps to actively request permission to modify data in the database that records information about a user's personal preferences and will be loaded into memory to be read and used when the app is opened. An attacker could tamper with this data to cause an escalation of privilege attack.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: glitter unicorn wallpaper project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-01 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

glitter unicorn wallpaper project glitter unicorn wallpaper UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0 and <= 8.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy glitter-unicorn-wallpaper || rpm -q glitter-unicorn-wallpaper || glitter-unicorn-wallpaper --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade glitter-unicorn-wallpaper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade glitter-unicorn-wallpaper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison glitter-unicorn-wallpaper sudo apt install glitter-unicorn-wallpaper=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo apt-mark hold glitter-unicorn-wallpaper

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list glitter-unicorn-wallpaper sudo dnf downgrade glitter-unicorn-wallpaper-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add glitter-unicorn-wallpaper

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-29722?

glitter unicorn wallpaper: upgrade to newer than 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29722 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29722 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-2023-29722 affect?

CVE-2023-29722 affects glitter unicorn wallpaper. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Glitter Unicorn Wallpaper app for Android 7.0 thru 8.0 allows unauthorized apps to actively request permission to modify data in the database that records information about a user's personal preferences and will be loaded into memory to

How urgent is CVE-2023-29722?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-29723 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The Glitter Unicorn Wallpaper app for Android 7.0 thru 8.0 allows unauthorized applications to actively reques

References

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