PatchTheCVECVE-2014-5509: clipedit in the Clipboard module for Perl allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on
CVE-2014-5509 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting clipboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
clipedit in the Clipboard module for Perl allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/clipedit$$.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2018-01-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2014-5509?
clipboard: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-5509 being exploited?
CVE-2014-5509 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2014-5509 affect?
CVE-2014-5509 affects clipboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). clipedit in the Clipboard module for Perl allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/clipedit$$.
How urgent is CVE-2014-5509?
Priority 33/100. On your watchlist