QID 981389

QID 981389: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for mathjax (GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm)

MathJax version prior to version 2.7.4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the \unicode{} macro that can result in Potentially untrusted Javascript running within a web browser. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must view a page where untrusted content is processed using Mathjax. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.7.4 and later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm - github.com/advisories/GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm

CVEs related to QID 981389

CVE-2018-1999024 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm	mathjax		github.com/advisories/GHSA-3c48-6pcv-88rm

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