CVE-2024-40446

CRITICAL
2025-04-22 [email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 22, 2025 - 14:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Tags

RCE Code Injection Mimetex

Description

An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script

Analysis

An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script Affected products include: Ctan Mimetex.

Affected Products

Ctan Mimetex.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.2
CVSS: +49
POC: 0

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