CVE-2018-16481: A XSS vulnerability was found in html-page <=2.1.1 that allows malicious Javascript code to be executed in the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16481?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16481 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting html-pages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A XSS vulnerability was found in html-page <=2.1.1 that allows malicious Javascript code to be executed in the user's browser due to the absence of sanitization of the paths before rendering.

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: html-pages project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

html-pages project html-pages UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls html-pages

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.1

npm install html-pages@">2.1.1"

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-2018-16481?

html-pages: upgrade to newer than 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16481 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16481 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-2018-16481 affect?

CVE-2018-16481 affects html-pages. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A XSS vulnerability was found in html-page <=2.1.1 that allows malicious Javascript code to be executed in the user's browser due to the absence of sanitization of the paths before rendering.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16481?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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