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CVE-2019-5437: Information exposure through the directory listing in npm's harp module allows to access files that are suppos

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-5437 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting harp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Information exposure through the directory listing in npm's harp module allows to access files that are supposed to be ignored according to the harp server rules.Vulnerable versions are <= 0.29.0 and no fix was applied to our knowledge.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-548, CWE-200
Published2019-05-10
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: harpjs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

harpjs harp UPGRADE
Affected: <= 0.29.0
Fixed in: newer than 0.29.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
npm ls harp
2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.29.0
npm install harp@">0.29.0"
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-2019-5437?

harp: upgrade to newer than 0.29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5437 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5437 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-2019-5437 affect?

CVE-2019-5437 affects harp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Information exposure through the directory listing in npm's harp module allows to access files that are supposed to be ignored according to the harp server rules.Vulnerable versions are <= 0.29.0 and no fix was applied to our knowledge.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5437?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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