CVE-2024-40445 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read or append arbitrary files on Windows systems via crafted input paths in the Mime TeX library.
- 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-2024-40445?
CVE-2024-40445 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40445?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ctan Mimetex.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40445?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40445 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-40445 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40445 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4qhj-jmx7-8mr8.