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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

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-110759· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 08:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
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:H/I:H/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 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.

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