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MEDIUM

CVE-2024-29073

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

11.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

  • ankiPyPIall versions · fixed in 24.6

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Description

An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2024-07-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29073?

An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2024-29073 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-29073 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 11.8% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-29073?

CVE-2024-29073 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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