PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10790: taffydb npm module, vulnerable in all versions up to and including 2.7.3, allows attackers to forge adding add
CVE-2019-10790 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting taffy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
taffydb npm module, vulnerable in all versions up to and including 2.7.3, allows attackers to forge adding additional properties into user-input processed by taffy which can allow access to any data items in the DB. taffy sets an internal index for each data item in its DB. However, it is found that the internal index can be forged by adding additional properties into user-input. If index is found in the query, taffyDB will ignore other query con
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-668 |
| Published | 2020-02-17 |
| 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-2019-10790?
taffy: upgrade to newer than 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10790 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10790 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-2019-10790 affect?
CVE-2019-10790 affects taffy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). taffydb npm module, vulnerable in all versions up to and including 2.7.3, allows attackers to forge adding additional properties into user-input processed by taffy which can allow access to any data items in the DB. taffy sets an internal i
How urgent is CVE-2019-10790?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action