CVE-2019-10061: utils/find-opencv.js in node-opencv (aka OpenCV bindings for Node.js) prior to 6.1.0 is vulnerable to Command

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-10061 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting node-opencv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

utils/find-opencv.js in node-opencv (aka OpenCV bindings for Node.js) prior to 6.1.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It does not validate user input allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: node-opencv project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-26 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

node-opencv project node-opencv UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1.0

Fixed in: 6.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-opencv

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.0

npm install node-opencv@">=6.1.0"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-10061?

node-opencv: upgrade to 6.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10061 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-10061 affect?

CVE-2019-10061 affects node-opencv. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). utils/find-opencv.js in node-opencv (aka OpenCV bindings for Node.js) prior to 6.1.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It does not validate user input allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10061?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-16067 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE node-opencv was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables

References

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