How severe is CVE-2024-40446?

CVE-2024-40446 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-2024-40446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40446?

CVE-2024-40446 affects Ctan Mimetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40446?

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-2024-40446 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40446 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12216.

When was CVE-2024-40446 published?

CVE-2024-40446 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40446

CVE-2024-40446 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ctan Mimetex 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12216
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ctan Mimetex
Published: 2025-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40446?: An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script
How severe is CVE-2024-40446?: CVE-2024-40446 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-2024-40446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40446?: CVE-2024-40446 affects Ctan Mimetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40446?: 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-2024-40446 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40446 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12216.
When was CVE-2024-40446 published?: CVE-2024-40446 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ctan:mimetex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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