CVE-2023-51889
CVE-2023-51889 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ctan Mathtex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56569
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ctan Mathtex
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack Overflow vulnerability in the validate() function in Mathtex v.1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted string in the application URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51889?
- Stack Overflow vulnerability in the validate() function in Mathtex v.1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted string in the application URL.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51889?
- CVE-2023-51889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-51889 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-51889?
- CVE-2023-51889 affects Ctan Mathtex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51889?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-51889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56569.
- When was CVE-2023-51889 published?
- CVE-2023-51889 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ctan:mathtex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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