CVE-2024-40445

HIGH

Forkosh Mime TeX <1.77 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2024-40445. PoCs published by TaiYou-TW.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository provides a detailed overview of CVE-2024-40445 (directory traversal) and CVE-2024-40446 (code injection) affecting MimeTeX, including mitigation guidance and references to vendor advisories. It does not contain exploit code but offers technical context and risk assessment.

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows systems to read or append arbitrary files by manipulating crafted input paths.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP
by TaiYou-TW · poc
https://github.com/TaiYou-TW/CVE-2024-40445_CVE-2024-40446

This repository provides a detailed overview of CVE-2024-40445 (directory traversal) and CVE-2024-40446 (code injection) affecting MimeTeX, including mitigation guidance and references to vendor advisories. It does not contain exploit code but offers technical context and risk assessment.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: MimeTeX (versions prior to 1.77)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to MimeTeX in CLI or CGI mode · Crafted user input for traversal/injection
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0061
EPSS Percentile 44.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-77
Status published
Products (1)
ctan/mimetex < 1.77
Published Apr 22, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026