CVE-2019-5417
CVE-2019-5417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zeit Serve with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Zeit Serve
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in serve npm package version 7.0.1 allows the attackers to read content of arbitrary files on the remote server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5417?
- A path traversal vulnerability in serve npm package version 7.0.1 allows the attackers to read content of arbitrary files on the remote server.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5417?
- CVE-2019-5417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-5417 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5417?
- CVE-2019-5417 affects Zeit Serve. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5417?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-5417 published?
- CVE-2019-5417 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zeit:serve:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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- CVE-2018-3712 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): serve node module before 6.4.9 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to not handling %2e (.) and %2f (/) and…
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- CVE-2018-3809 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Information exposure through directory listings in serve 6.5.3 allows directory listing and file access even when they…
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