CVE-2024-32152: A blocklist bypass vulnerability exists in the LaTeX functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04

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LOW 3.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-32152 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting anki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A blocklist bypass vulnerability exists in the LaTeX functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted malicious flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file creation at a fixed path. An attacker can share a malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	12.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-184
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: ankitects

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ankitects anki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 24.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.04

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anki || rpm -q anki || anki --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison anki sudo apt install anki=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04> sudo apt-mark hold anki

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list anki sudo dnf downgrade anki-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04> sudo dnf versionlock add anki

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-32152?

anki: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32152 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32152 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-32152 affect?

CVE-2024-32152 affects anki. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). A blocklist bypass vulnerability exists in the LaTeX functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted malicious flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file creation at a fixed path. An attacker can share a malicious flashcard to trigg

How urgent is CVE-2024-32152?

Priority 40/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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