CVE-2026-8704

Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified

Published May 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 1.20

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History
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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:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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First Time appeared Timlegge
Timlegge crypt::dsa
Vendors & Products Timlegge
Timlegge crypt::dsa
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Description Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified.
Title Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified
Weaknesses CWE-552
References
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Reserved
May 15, 2026, 6:08 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 15, 2026, 11:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 11:10 PM