CVE-2024-28245
KaTeX's `\includegraphics` does not escape filename
Impact
### 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
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | katex | >= 0.11.0, < 0.16.10 | 0.16.10 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Katex | Katex | from 0.11.0 before 0.16.10 |