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CVE-2014-1875: The Capture::Tiny module before 0.24 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink att

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Routine
LOW 3.6WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-1875 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting capture-tiny. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Capture::Tiny module before 0.24 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-59
Published2014-10-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: cspan

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

cspan capture-tiny UPGRADE
Affected: <= 0.23 · 0.20 · 0.21 · 0.22
Fixed in: newer than 0.23
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy capture-tiny || rpm -q capture-tiny || capture-tiny --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade capture-tiny
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade capture-tiny
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2014-1875?

capture-tiny: upgrade to newer than 0.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1875 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1875 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-2014-1875 affect?

CVE-2014-1875 affects capture-tiny. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). The Capture::Tiny module before 0.24 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1875?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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