CVE-2011-10043
CRITICALDescription
Module::Load versions before 0.22 for Perl allow arbitrary modules outside of @INC to be loaded. Module names starting with "::" could be passed to the load function to specify arbitrary module paths. Attackers able to influence module names passed to load could use that bug to execute arbitrary code.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0045
Probability of exploitation
0.37%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-145
CWE-145
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-10043? +
Module::Load versions before 0.22 for Perl allow arbitrary modules outside of @INC to be loaded.
Module names starting with "::" could be passed to the load function to specify arbitrary module paths.
Attackers able to influence module names passed to load could use that bug to execute arbitrary code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2011-10043? +
CVE-2011-10043 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0045, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2011-10043? +
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