PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10537: backbone is a module that adds in structure to a JavaScript heavy application through key-value pairs and cust
CVE-2016-10537 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting backbone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
backbone is a module that adds in structure to a JavaScript heavy application through key-value pairs and custom events connecting to your RESTful API through JSON There exists a potential Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the `Model#Escape` function of backbone 0.3.3 and earlier, if a user is able to supply input. This is due to the regex that's replacing things to miss the conversion of things such as `<` to `<`.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-05-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-10537?
backbone: upgrade to newer than 0.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10537 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10537 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-10537 affect?
CVE-2016-10537 affects backbone. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). backbone is a module that adds in structure to a JavaScript heavy application through key-value pairs and custom events connecting to your RESTful API through JSON There exists a potential Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the `Model#Es
How urgent is CVE-2016-10537?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.