CVE-2023-29746: An issue found in The Thaiger v.1.2 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a code execution attack by m

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29746 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting the thaiger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue found in The Thaiger v.1.2 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a code execution attack by manipulating the SharedPreference files.

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thethaiger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-02 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thethaiger the thaiger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-thaiger || rpm -q the-thaiger || the-thaiger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-thaiger sudo apt install the-thaiger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold the-thaiger

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-thaiger sudo dnf downgrade the-thaiger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add the-thaiger

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-2023-29746?

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

Is CVE-2023-29746 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29746 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-2023-29746 affect?

CVE-2023-29746 affects the thaiger. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue found in The Thaiger v.1.2 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a code execution attack by manipulating the SharedPreference files.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29746?

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

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