CVE-2019-10803: push-dir through 0.4.1 allows execution of arbritary commands

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-10803 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting push-dir. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

push-dir through 0.4.1 allows execution of arbritary commands. Arguments provided as part of the variable "opt.branch" is not validated before being provided to the "git" command within "index.js#L139". This could be abused by an attacker to inject arbitrary commands.

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	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: push-dir project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-28 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

push-dir project push-dir UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls push-dir

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.1

npm install push-dir@">0.4.1"

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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-2019-10803?

push-dir: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10803 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10803 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-2019-10803 affect?

CVE-2019-10803 affects push-dir. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). push-dir through 0.4.1 allows execution of arbritary commands. Arguments provided as part of the variable "opt.branch" is not validated before being provided to the "git" command within "index.js#L139". This could be abused by an attacker t

How urgent is CVE-2019-10803?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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