CVE-2017-16016: Sanitize-html is a library for scrubbing html input of malicious values

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-16016 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting sanitize-html. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: punkave

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

punkave sanitize-html UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.11.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.11.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls sanitize-html

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11.1

npm install sanitize-html@">1.11.1"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-16016?

sanitize-html: upgrade to newer than 1.11.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16016 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16016 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-2017-16016 affect?

CVE-2017-16016 affects sanitize-html. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). 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 vulnera

How urgent is CVE-2017-16016?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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