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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Van Abel LaTeX2HTML latex2html allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects LaTeX2HTML: from n/a through <= 2.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
LaTeX2HTML versions up to 2.5.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into generated HTML output. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically visiting a crafted link or opening a malicious LaTeX document. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content. Update to version 2.6.3 or later to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript into HTML output to steal cookies, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Users viewing generated HTML from untrusted LaTeX input may have sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a link or open a malicious LaTeX document.
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