VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2009-1383

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability2.16%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2009-07-14
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dpi tag.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Primary references