CVE-2024-28245: katex Improper Encoding — Fix

Description

KaTeX is a JavaScript library for TeX math rendering on the web. KaTeX users who render untrusted mathematical expressions could encounter malicious input using `\includegraphics` that runs arbitrary JavaScript, or generate invalid HTML. Upgrade to KaTeX v0.16.10 to remove this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-116 CWE-116

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
katex	katex	0.11.0 — 0.16.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/KaTeX/KaTeX/commit/c5897fcd1f73da9612a53e6b5544f1d776e17770 https://github.com/KaTeX/KaTeX/commit/c5897fcd1f73da9612a53e6b5544f1d776e17770

Other References

https://github.com/KaTeX/KaTeX/security/advisories/GHSA-f98w-7cxr-ff2h https://github.com/KaTeX/KaTeX/security/advisories/GHSA-f98w-7cxr-ff2h

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28245? +

KaTeX is a JavaScript library for TeX math rendering on the web. KaTeX users who render untrusted mathematical expressions could encounter malicious input using `\includegraphics` that runs arbitrary JavaScript, or generate invalid HTML. Upgrade to KaTeX v0.16.10 to remove this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-28245? +

CVE-2024-28245 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28245? +

CVE-2024-28245 affects products from katex, specifically: katex. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28245? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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