CVE-2024-28245 (Medium) detected in katex-0.12.0.tgz

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CVE-2024-28245 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - katex-0.12.0.tgz

Fast math typesetting for the web.

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/katex/-/katex-0.12.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/katex/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **katex-0.12.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2024-03-25

URL: CVE-2024-28245

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.3)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

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

Release Date: 2024-03-25

Fix Resolution: 0.16.10

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