CVE-2019-5438: Path traversal using symlink in npm harp module versions <= 0.29.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-5438?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-5438 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.

Path traversal using symlink in npm harp module versions <= 0.29.0.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-59
Published	2019-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: harpjs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-05-10 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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"

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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-2019-5438?

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

Is CVE-2019-5438 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5438 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-2019-5438 affect?

CVE-2019-5438 affects harp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Path traversal using symlink in npm harp module versions <= 0.29.0.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5438?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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