CVE-2026-110759: Libtext csv xs perl · (Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.65 for Perl return a 0xFF byte that is ...)
Affects libtext-csv-xs-perlSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 08:11 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10libtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSlibtext-csv-xs-perlpkg:deb/ubuntu/libtext-csv-xs-perl?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, consider avoiding use of affected versions or applying any recommended workarounds from the vendor. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Description
A critical vulnerability exists in Text::CSV_XS versions before 1.65 for Perl, where the module returns a 0xFF byte under certain conditions. This flaw affects multiple specific versions of the libtext-csv-xs-perl package. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.