CVE-2019-5414: If an attacker can control the port, which in itself is a very sensitive value, they can inject arbitrary OS c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-5414?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-5414 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting kill-port. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

If an attacker can control the port, which in itself is a very sensitive value, they can inject arbitrary OS commands due to the usage of the exec function in a third-party module kill-port < 1.3.2.

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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-78
Published	2019-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: kill-port project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-21 16:01 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kill-port project kill-port UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.2

Fixed in: 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls kill-port

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.2

npm install kill-port@">=1.3.2"

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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-2019-5414?

kill-port: upgrade to 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5414 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5414 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-2019-5414 affect?

CVE-2019-5414 affects kill-port. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). If an attacker can control the port, which in itself is a very sensitive value, they can inject arbitrary OS commands due to the usage of the exec function in a third-party module kill-port < 1.3.2.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5414?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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