CVE-2024-40445

HIGH
2025-04-22 [email protected]
7.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 22, 2025 - 14:15 nvd
HIGH 7.3

Tags

Microsoft Command Injection Path Traversal Mimetex Windows

Description

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.

Analysis

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 Context

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.

Affected Products

Ctan Mimetex.

Remediation

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.

Priority Score

37
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +36
POC: 0

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