CVE-2024-11688

LaTeX2HTML <= 2.5.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The LaTeX2HTML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'ver' or 'date' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: van-abel LaTeX2HTML
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b3d9af8b-1168-462d-a767-d16ee660f646?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/latex2html/trunk/inc/html/manual.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11688?
CVE-2024-11688 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11688?
To fix CVE-2024-11688, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-11688 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11688 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11688?
CVE-2024-11688 affects van-abel LaTeX2HTML.
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