CVE-2026-45191

Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass

Published May 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass.

Mask forms like "/00" and "/01" pass validation and parse to the same prefix as their unpadded value.

See also CVE-2026-45190.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.24 or newer, or apply the patch provided.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8453-1 Net::CIDR::Lite vulnerabilities
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass. Mask forms like "/00" and "/01" pass validation and parse to the same prefix as their unpadded value. See also CVE-2026-45190.
Title Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass
Weaknesses CWE-1289
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 11, 2026, 4:37 PM
Reserved
May 10, 2026, 4:36 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 10, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Jul 24, 2026, 1:10 PM