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CVE-2026-110755: Libtext csv xs perl · (Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.65 for Perl allow quadratic CPU use by ...)

Affects libtext-csv-xs-perlSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-110755· High 7.5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 08:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.10libtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • 1.61-1 – 1.64-1build1
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • =1.60-1
  • =1.61-1
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • 1.51-1 – 1.53-1build3
6 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • 1.45-1 – 1.47-1build1
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=focalOther threatsAffected
  • 1.39-1 – 1.41-1
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threatsAffected
  • =1.26-1build1
  • =1.34-1
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted input that could trigger the vulnerability.

Description

Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.65 for Perl contain a vulnerability that allows quadratic CPU usage, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. This vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of the libtext-csv-xs-perl package. The issue is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant impact on availability without affecting confidentiality or integrity.

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