CVE-2026-8704 (GCVE-0-2026-8704)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-15 22:18 – Updated: 2026-05-18 15:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified
Summary
Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-18 15:05 UTC
CWE
- CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Assigner
References
3 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMLEGGE | Crypt::DSA |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.19
(custom)
|
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