CVE-2026-8704

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

CVSS 3.1

6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 24% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-25)

CWE

CWE-552

Published

2026-05-15

Modified

2026-10-25

Record from

the NVD, synced 2026-10-25

References

• https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changes
• 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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