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CVE-2023-52332: Allegra serveMathJaxLibraries Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 2.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-11-22 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-22

Description

Allegra serveMathJaxLibraries Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the serveMathJaxLibraries method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-22532.

Affected products

• Allegra: before 7.5.1 — fixed in 7.5.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Allegra 7.5.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.trackplus.com/en/service/release-notes-reader/7-5-1-release-notes-2.html
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-100/

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