CVE-2019-5423

Description

Path traversal vulnerability in http-live-simulator npm package version 1.0.5 allows arbitrary path to be accessed on the file system by a remote attacker.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: Npm, Inc. http-live-simulator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/384939 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5423?
CVE-2019-5423 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5423?
To fix CVE-2019-5423, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5423 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5423 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5423?
CVE-2019-5423 affects Npm, Inc. http-live-simulator.
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