PatchTheCVEctan vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs affecting ctan products. 2 tracked.
ctan has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2025-04-22. Highest priority: CVE-2024-40446 (score 53/100).
- CVE-2024-40446 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script
- CVE-2024-40445 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows system
FAQ
How do I fix ctan vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is ctan being exploited right now?
None of the tracked ctan CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which ctan CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2024-40446 currently ranks highest (53/100): An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script.