CVE-2026-8704

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

State: Published
Severity: 6.5 Medium
Published: May 15, 2026
Updated: May 18, 2026
Reserved: May 15, 2026

Description

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

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	6.5 Medium	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N	CISA-ADP

Weaknesses

CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Crypt::DSATIMLEGGE	1.19 and earlierAffected

References

https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changesrelease-notes
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/Key.pm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/27

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