Name: CVE-2018-1999024: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2018-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2018-1999024, CWE-79, CVSS 5.4, EPSS 0.00239

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.4
CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade mathjax	Jul 30, 2024	Jul 23, 2018
Ubuntu	—	No solution exists	Jun 26, 2025	Jul 23, 2018

Prioritize with Active Threat Intelligence

With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.

Explore Intelligence Hub

MDR Buyer's Guide

Global Threat Landscape Report

Grow your business

CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

Prioritize with Active Threat Intelligence