CVE-2019-10788

Name: CVE-2019-10788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-04T21:15:10.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. im-metadata through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "exec" argument. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of the metadata options which is given to the "exec" function.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

im-metadata through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "exec" argument. It is possible to inject arbitrary commands as part of the metadata options which is given to the "exec" function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dnt	Im-Metadata	<= 3.0.1

References

https://github.com/Turistforeningen/node-im-metadata/commit/ea15dddbe0f65694bfde36b78dd488e90f246639Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IMMETADATA-544184Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Turistforeningen/node-im-metadata/commit/ea15dddbe0f65694bfde36b78dd488e90f246639Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IMMETADATA-544184Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10788?

How severe is CVE-2019-10788?

CVE-2019-10788 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10788?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-10788?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST