CVE-2023-51890
CVE-2023-51890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ctan Mathtex with a CVSS 3.x 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-835.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56570
- Weakness: CWE-835
- Affected product: Ctan Mathtex
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An infinite loop issue discovered in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attackers to consume CPU resources via crafted string in the application URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51890?
- An infinite loop issue discovered in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attackers to consume CPU resources via crafted string in the application URL.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51890?
- CVE-2023-51890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-51890 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-51890?
- CVE-2023-51890 affects Ctan Mathtex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51890?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-51890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56570.
- When was CVE-2023-51890 published?
- CVE-2023-51890 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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