CVE-2023-29743: An issue found in BestWeather v.7.3.1 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of ser

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29743 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bestweather. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue found in BestWeather v.7.3.1 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service attack by manipulating the database.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-346
Published	2023-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bestweather project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-30 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bestweather project bestweather DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bestweather || rpm -q bestweather || bestweather --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bestweather sudo apt install bestweather=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold bestweather

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

dnf --showduplicates list bestweather sudo dnf downgrade bestweather-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add bestweather

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-2023-29743?

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

Is CVE-2023-29743 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29743 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-2023-29743 affect?

CVE-2023-29743 affects bestweather. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue found in BestWeather v.7.3.1 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service attack by manipulating the database.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29743?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-29741 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE An issue found in BestWeather v.7.3.1 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause an escalation of privilege

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