SB2020012827 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in ETHER Module-Metadata



SB2020012827 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in ETHER Module-Metadata

Published: January 28, 2020 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020012827
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1437)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Eval injection vulnerability in the Module-Metadata module before 1.000015 for Perl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the $Version value.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.