How severe is CVE-2017-1000219?

CVE-2017-1000219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000219?

CVE-2017-1000219 primarily affects Windows-cpu Project Windows-cpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000219?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1000219 published?

CVE-2017-1000219 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000219

CVE-2017-1000219 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Windows-cpu Project Windows-cpu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Windows-cpu Project Windows-cpu
Published: 2017-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

npm/KyleRoss windows-cpu all versions vulnerable to command injection resulting in code execution as Node.js user

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000219?: npm/KyleRoss windows-cpu all versions vulnerable to command injection resulting in code execution as Node.js user
How severe is CVE-2017-1000219?: CVE-2017-1000219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000219?: CVE-2017-1000219 primarily affects Windows-cpu Project Windows-cpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000219?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000219 published?: CVE-2017-1000219 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/336

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:windows-cpu_project:windows-cpu:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windows-cpu_project:windows-cpu:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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