How severe is CVE-2024-29073?

CVE-2024-29073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29073?

CVE-2024-29073 affects Ankiweb Anki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2446.

When was CVE-2024-29073 published?

CVE-2024-29073 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29073

CVE-2024-29073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ankiweb Anki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-829.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2446
Weakness: CWE-829
Affected product: Ankiweb Anki
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29073?: An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-29073?: CVE-2024-29073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29073?: CVE-2024-29073 affects Ankiweb Anki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2446.
When was CVE-2024-29073 published?: CVE-2024-29073 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ankiweb:anki:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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