CVE-2012-6143: Spoon::Cookie in the Spoon module 0.24 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allow

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6143 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting spoon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Spoon::Cookie in the Spoon module 0.24 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ingy

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-04 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ingy spoon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.24

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spoon || rpm -q spoon || spoon --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spoon sudo apt install spoon=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24> sudo apt-mark hold spoon

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list spoon sudo dnf downgrade spoon-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24> sudo dnf versionlock add spoon

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-6143?

spoon: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6143 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6143 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-6143 affect?

CVE-2012-6143 affects spoon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Spoon::Cookie in the Spoon module 0.24 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6143?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

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