CVE-2026-7111 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

Text::CSV_XS < 1.62 for Perl contains a use-after-free caused by registered callbacks extending the Perl argument stack, letting attackers cause type confusion or memory corruption, exploit requires registered callbacks that extend the argument stack.

Severity & Score

Impact

Attackers can cause type confusion or memory corruption, leading to crashes or logic errors.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.62 or later.

References

• https://github.com/cpan-authors/Text-CSV_XS/commit/c17f31a5f2bf36674748eb4b6e25672f0571a224.patch
• https://metacpan.org/release/HMBRAND/Text-CSV_XS-1.62/changes
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/29/17

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