Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Tea LaTex by Tea LaTex
CVE-2020-37012

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ammarfaizi2

Status
Tea Latex
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37012?

Tea LaTex 1.0 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability that permits unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability arises when a specially crafted malicious LaTeX payload is processed via the /api.php endpoint, notably during the execution of the tex2png API action. The flaw allows attackers to exploit the application by injecting shell commands, posing a significant risk if left unaddressed.

Affected Version(s)

Tea LaTex 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-37012 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48805
exploit
https://github.com/ammarfaizi2/latex.teainside.org
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tea-latex-remote-cod...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

nepska
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