CVE-2019-5458
CVE-2019-5458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Http-file-server Project Http-file-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Http-file-server Project Http-file-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in http-file-server (all versions) allows an attacker with access to the server file system to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browser.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5458?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in http-file-server (all versions) allows an attacker with access to the server file system to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browser.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5458?
- CVE-2019-5458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-5458 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5458?
- CVE-2019-5458 primarily affects Http-file-server Project Http-file-server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5458?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-5458 published?
- CVE-2019-5458 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.3:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:http-file-server_project:http-file-server:0.2.6:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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