CVE-2019-5484
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Bower before 1.8.8 has a path traversal vulnerability permitting file write in arbitrary locations via install command, which allows attackers to write arbitrary files when a malicious package is extracted.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-5484?
Bower before 1.8.8 has a path traversal vulnerability permitting file write in arbitrary locations via install command, which allows attackers to write arbitrary files when a malicious package is extracted.
Is CVE-2019-5484 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5484 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5484?
CVE-2019-5484 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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