PatchTheCVECVE-2020-10674: PerlSpeak through 2.01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, as demonstrated by use of system and
CVE-2020-10674 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting perlspeak. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PerlSpeak through 2.01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, as demonstrated by use of system and 2-argument open.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-03-18 |
| 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-2020-10674?
perlspeak: upgrade to newer than 2.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-10674 being exploited?
CVE-2020-10674 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-2020-10674 affect?
CVE-2020-10674 affects perlspeak. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PerlSpeak through 2.01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, as demonstrated by use of system and 2-argument open.
How urgent is CVE-2020-10674?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action