How severe is CVE-2019-15657?

CVE-2019-15657 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-2019-15657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15657?

CVE-2019-15657 affects Eslint-utils Project Eslint-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15657?

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-2019-15657 published?

CVE-2019-15657 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15657

CVE-2019-15657 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eslint-utils Project Eslint-utils 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Eslint-utils Project Eslint-utils
Published: 2019-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In eslint-utils before 1.4.1, the getStaticValue function can execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15657?: In eslint-utils before 1.4.1, the getStaticValue function can execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2019-15657?: CVE-2019-15657 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-2019-15657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15657?: CVE-2019-15657 affects Eslint-utils Project Eslint-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15657?: 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-2019-15657 published?: CVE-2019-15657 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mysticatea/eslint-utils/security/advisories/GHSA-3gx7-xhv7-5mx3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eslint-utils_project:eslint-utils:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*