Vulnerability Description
Sanitize-html is a library for scrubbing html input of malicious values. Versions 1.11.1 and below are vulnerable to cross site scripting (XSS) in certain scenarios: If allowed at least one nonTextTags, the result is a potential XSS vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Punkave | Sanitize-Html | <= 1.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/commit/5d205a1005ba0df80e21d8c64a15bb3aPatch
- https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/issues/100ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/154ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/commit/5d205a1005ba0df80e21d8c64a15bb3aPatch
- https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/issues/100ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/154ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16016?
CVE-2017-16016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Sanitize-html is a library for scrubbing html input of malicious values. Versions 1.11.1 and below are vulnerable to cross site scripting (XSS) in certain scenarios: If allowed at least one nonTextTag...
How severe is CVE-2017-16016?
CVE-2017-16016 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Punkave Sanitize-Html.