CVE-2024-28245 – katex

Package

Manager: npm
Name: katex
Vulnerable Version: >=0.11.0 <0.16.10

Severity

Level: Medium

CVSS v3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

EPSS: 0.00053 pctl0.16515

Details

KaTeX's `\includegraphics` does not escape filename ### Impact KaTeX users who render untrusted mathematical expressions could encounter malicious input using `\includegraphics` that runs arbitrary JavaScript, or generate invalid HTML. ### Patches Upgrade to KaTeX v0.16.10 to remove this vulnerability. ### Workarounds * Avoid use of or turn off the `trust` option, or set it to forbid `\includegraphics` commands. * Forbid inputs containing the substring `"\\includegraphics"`. * Sanitize HTML output from KaTeX. ### Details `\includegraphics` did not properly quote its filename argument, allowing it to generate invalid or malicious HTML that runs scripts. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue or security advisory in the [KaTeX repository](https://github.com/KaTeX/KaTeX/) * Email us at katex-security@mit.edu

Metadata

Created: 2024-03-25T19:38:34Z
Modified: 2024-03-25T22:32:05Z
Source: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2024/03/GHSA-f98w-7cxr-ff2h/GHSA-f98w-7cxr-ff2h.json
CWE IDs: ["CWE-116"]
Alternative ID: GHSA-f98w-7cxr-ff2h
Finding: F404
Auto approve: 1