CVE-2019-15609

Name: CVE-2019-15609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-28T20:15:11.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15609 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.

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

3.91%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kill-Port-Process Project	Kill-Port-Process	< 2.2.0

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/661959Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/661959Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15609?

The kill-port-process package version < 2.2.0 is vulnerable to a Command Injection vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2019-15609?

CVE-2019-15609 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15609?

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-2019-15609?

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Source: NVD / NIST