How severe is CVE-2009-2459?

CVE-2009-2459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2459?

CVE-2009-2459 affects Forkosh Mimetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2459?

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

When was CVE-2009-2459 published?

CVE-2009-2459 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2459

CVE-2009-2459 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Forkosh Mimetex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Forkosh Mimetex
Published: 2009-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to the (1) \environ, (2) \input, and (3) \counter TeX directives.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2459?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to the (1) \environ, (2) \input, and (3) \counter TeX directives.
How severe is CVE-2009-2459?: CVE-2009-2459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2459?: CVE-2009-2459 affects Forkosh Mimetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2459 published?: CVE-2009-2459 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forkosh:mimetex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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