CVE-2019-15609: The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-15609?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-15609 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting kill-port-process. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-78
Published	2020-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: kill-port-process 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 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kill-port-process project kill-port-process UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.0

Fixed in: 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls kill-port-process

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.0

npm install kill-port-process@">=2.2.0"

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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-2019-15609?

kill-port-process: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-15609 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15609 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-2019-15609 affect?

CVE-2019-15609 affects kill-port-process. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2019-15609?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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