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Crypt::DSA versions through 1.19 for Perl use 2-args open...

Unreviewed Published May 16, 2026 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated May 16, 2026

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

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

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database May 15, 2026
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 16, 2026
Last updated May 16, 2026

Severity

Unknown

EPSS score

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(2nd percentile)

Weaknesses

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

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CVE ID

CVE-2026-8704

GHSA ID

GHSA-5cq6-9f97-wjwx

Source code

No known source code

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