CVE-2019-10789: All versions of curling.js are vulnerable to Command Injection via the run function

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-10789 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting curling. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of curling.js are vulnerable to Command Injection via the run function. The command argument can be controlled by users without any sanitization.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: curling project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-06 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

curling project curling MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls curling

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-10789?

curling: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10789 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10789 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-2019-10789 affect?

CVE-2019-10789 affects curling. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). All versions of curling.js are vulnerable to Command Injection via the run function. The command argument can be controlled by users without any sanitization.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10789?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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