CVE-2023-51887 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 24 Jan 2024 Updated 20 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs in the Mathtex library, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-51887?

CVE-2023-51887 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command Injection vulnerability in Mathtex v.1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted string in application URL.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51887?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ctan Mathtex.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51887?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-51887 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51887 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-51887, GHSA-663j-9vv5-mmf4, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-51887.