What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40446?

CVE-2024-40446 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Mimetex are affected by CVE-2024-40446?

Organizations using forkosh Mime Tex face critical risk from CVE-2024-40446, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-40446?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running forkosh Mime Tex and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Mimetex CVE-2024-40446

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-04-22 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection Mimetex

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 22, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

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 ContextAI

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.

RemediationAI

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.