CVE-2018-1999024: XSS

Published Jul 23, 2018
·
Updated

MathJax version prior to version 2.7.4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/mathjax<2.7.4
2.7.4
Mathjax MathJax<2.7.4
Microsoft azl3 numpy 1.26.3-4
Patch available

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/mathjax/MathJax/commit/a55da396c18cafb767a26aa9ad96f6f4199852f1

Event History

Jul 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Jul 27, 2018
Advisory Published
05:05 PM
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:22 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1999024?

CVE-2018-1999024 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MathJax version prior to version 2.7.4.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1999024?

CVE-2018-1999024 has a severity rating of 5.4 (Medium).

3

How can the CVE-2018-1999024 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2018-1999024 vulnerability can be exploited when a victim views a page where untrusted content is processed.

4

What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2018-1999024?

The recommended remedy for CVE-2018-1999024 is to update MathJax to version 2.7.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1999024?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1999024 in the references provided: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1999024), [GitHub](https://github.com/mathjax/MathJax/commit/a55da396c18cafb767a26aa9ad96f6f4199852f1) and [Blog](https://blog.bentkowski.info/2018/06/xss-in-google-colaboratory-csp-bypass.html).

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