CVE-2026-8500

Web::Passwd versions through 0.03 for Perl is vulnerable to RCE. Web::Passwd is a small CGI application for managing htpasswd files using the htpasswd command. The user parameter is not validated or escaped, and is used as the last argument on the command line, allowing for command injection.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

14 May 2026, 18:16

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CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.8

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References
  • () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/13/8 -

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-13 23:16

Updated : 2026-05-14 18:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-8500

Mitre link : CVE-2026-8500

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-8500


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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')