How severe is CVE-2019-5438?

CVE-2019-5438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5438?

CVE-2019-5438 affects Harpjs Harp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5438?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-5438 published?

CVE-2019-5438 was published on 2019-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5438

CVE-2019-5438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Harpjs Harp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Harpjs Harp
Published: 2019-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path traversal using symlink in npm harp module versions <= 0.29.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5438?: Path traversal using symlink in npm harp module versions <= 0.29.0.
How severe is CVE-2019-5438?: CVE-2019-5438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5438?: CVE-2019-5438 affects Harpjs Harp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-5438 published?: CVE-2019-5438 was published on 2019-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/530289

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:harpjs:harp:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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