Eval Injection Vulnerability in Module-Metadata for Perl
CVE-2013-1437

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Perl Toolchain Gang

Status
Module-metadata
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2020

What is CVE-2013-1437?

The Module-Metadata module for Perl is vulnerable to an eval injection flaw that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code through manipulating the $Version variable. This vulnerability arises in versions prior to 1.000015, posing a significant risk as it permits unauthorized control over the execution of code within the application.

Affected Version(s)

Module-Metadata before 1.000015

References

https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Module-Metadata
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce...
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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