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CVE-2026-7111: Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.62 for Perl have a use-after-free when registered callbacks extend the Perl arg

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Routine
HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-7111 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting text\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.62 for Perl have a use-after-free when registered callbacks extend the Perl argument stack, which may enable type confusion or memory corruption. The Parse, print, getline, and getline_all methods invoke registered callbacks (for example after_parse, before_print, or on_error) and cache the Perl argument stack pointer across the call. If a callback extends the argument stack enough to trigger a reallocation, the re

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.4 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-416, CWE-825
Published2026-04-29
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): CPANSec · Vendor: hmbrand

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Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

hmbrand text\ UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.62
Fixed in: 1.62
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy text || rpm -q text || text --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.62 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade text
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade text
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-7111?

text\: upgrade to 1.62. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-7111 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7111 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-2026-7111 affect?

CVE-2026-7111 affects text\. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.62 for Perl have a use-after-free when registered callbacks extend the Perl argument stack, which may enable type confusion or memory corruption. The Parse, print, getline, and getline_all methods invoke regi

How urgent is CVE-2026-7111?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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