Is CVE-2023-51889 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51889 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51889 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51889 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51889?

CVE-2023-51889 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51889

CWE-787Published: January 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack Overflow vulnerability in the validate() function in Mathtex v.1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted string in the application URL.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A stack overflow vulnerability in Mathtex allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted string in the application URL. This critical flaw poses a significant risk of remote code execution.

There are no known public exploits for this issue. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity requirements.

Recommended Action

Update Mathtex to a version beyond 1.05 or apply available patches to remediate the stack overflow vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51889 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.