Vulnerability Database · npm · canvas · Version
canvas 1.6.9
1.6.9 is affected by 2 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 3.2.3.
Critical 0 High 1 Medium 1 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 21 Dec 2017
Licence MIT
Also known from other sources 2
Newer releases 161
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
canvas 1.6.9 vulnerabilities
2 vulnerabilities cover canvas 1.6.9. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-8215: Buffer overflow in canvas | 8.8 high | 1.6.11 | 07 May 2021 |
| Denial of Service in canvas | N/A medium | 1.6.10 | 05 Jun 2019 |
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Questions
About canvas 1.6.9
Is canvas 1.6.9 vulnerable?
Yes. 2 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover canvas 1.6.9: 0 critical, 1 high, 1 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 3.2.3, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of canvas should I use instead of 1.6.9?
3.2.3 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 1.6.9 the latest release of canvas?
No. 1.6.9 was published 21 Dec 2017, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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