What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40445?

CVE-2024-40445 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-40445?

Organizations using forkosh Mime TeX face moderate risk from CVE-2024-40445, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-40445?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running forkosh Mime TeX and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Windows CVE-2024-40445

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-04-22 cve@mitre.org

Windows Path Traversal Command Injection Microsoft Mimetex Ctan

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 22, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows systems to read or append arbitrary files by manipulating crafted input paths.

AnalysisAI

A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows systems to read or append arbitrary files by manipulating crafted input paths. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows systems to read or append arbitrary files by manipulating crafted input paths. Affected products include: Ctan Mimetex. Version information: version 1.77.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.