PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10783: All versions including 0.0.4 of lsof npm module are vulnerable to Command Injection
CVE-2019-10783 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting isof. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions including 0.0.4 of lsof npm module are vulnerable to Command Injection. Every exported method used by the package uses the exec function to parse user input.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 2.6% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-01-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-10783?
isof: upgrade to newer than 0.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10783 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10783 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-2019-10783 affect?
CVE-2019-10783 affects isof. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). All versions including 0.0.4 of lsof npm module are vulnerable to Command Injection. Every exported method used by the package uses the exec function to parse user input.
How urgent is CVE-2019-10783?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action