How severe is CVE-2024-28245?

CVE-2024-28245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28245?

CVE-2024-28245 affects Katex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28245?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0914.

When was CVE-2024-28245 published?

CVE-2024-28245 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28245

CVE-2024-28245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Katex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0914
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Katex
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2024-28245?: CVE-2024-28245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28245?: CVE-2024-28245 affects Katex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28245?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0914.
When was CVE-2024-28245 published?: CVE-2024-28245 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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