How severe is CVE-2009-1383?

CVE-2009-1383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1383?

CVE-2009-1383 affects Forkosh Mathtex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1383?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1383 published?

CVE-2009-1383 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1383

CVE-2009-1383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forkosh Mathtex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Forkosh Mathtex
Published: 2009-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dpi tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1383?: The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dpi tag.
How severe is CVE-2009-1383?: CVE-2009-1383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1383?: CVE-2009-1383 affects Forkosh Mathtex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1383?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1383 published?: CVE-2009-1383 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forkosh:mathtex:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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