CVE-2026-8500

N/A Unknown
Published: May 13, 2026 Modified: May 14, 2026
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Description

Web::Passwd versions through 0.03 for Perl is vulnerable to RCE. Web::Passwd is a small CGI application for managing htpasswd files using the htpasswd command. The user parameter is not validated or escaped, and is used as the last argument on the command line, allowing for command injection.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/programs/htpasswd.html
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
https://metacpan.org/release/EVANK/Web-Passwd-0.03
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/13/8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)