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CVE-2019-15609:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The kill-port-process package versions prior to 2.2.0 was identified with a Command Injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-15609. This security flaw was discovered and reported through the HackerOne platform (HackerOne Report). The vulnerability was officially recorded on August 26, 2019 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.0 base score of 7.8 (High severity) with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction, while potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at high levels (Broadcom Support).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands through the kill-port-process package, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to kill-port-process package version 2.2.0 or later to address this vulnerability (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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