CVE-2017-16016

Name: CVE-2017-16016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-04T19:29:01.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Punkave	Sanitize-Html	<= 1.11.1

References

https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/commit/5d205a1005ba0df80e21d8c64a15bb3accdb2403Patch
https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/issues/100Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/154Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/commit/5d205a1005ba0df80e21d8c64a15bb3accdb2403Patch
https://github.com/punkave/sanitize-html/issues/100Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/154Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16016?

How severe is CVE-2017-16016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16016?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST