PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16022: Morris.js creates an svg graph, with labels that appear when hovering over a point
CVE-2017-16022 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting morris.js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Morris.js creates an svg graph, with labels that appear when hovering over a point. The hovering label names are not escaped in versions 0.5.0 and earlier. If control over the labels is obtained, script can be injected. The script will run on the client side whenever that specific graph is loaded.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-06-04 |
| 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-2017-16022?
morris.js: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16022 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16022 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-2017-16022 affect?
CVE-2017-16022 affects morris.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Morris.js creates an svg graph, with labels that appear when hovering over a point. The hovering label names are not escaped in versions 0.5.0 and earlier. If control over the labels is obtained, script can be injected. The script will run
How urgent is CVE-2017-16022?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.