Microsoft · YAML::Syck versions before 1.38 for Perl has an out-of-bounds read
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High : upgrade to 1.38 soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 09:43 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.38
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 May 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
Upgrade YAML::Syck and YAML-Syck to 1.38.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TODDRYAML::Syck | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubYAML-Syckpkg:github/YAML-SyckOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Description
CVE-2026-5089 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting YAML::Syck versions before 1.38 for Perl. The vulnerability relates to improper memory access that could potentially lead to application instability or information disclosure. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The affected version explicitly stated is version 3.0 of the Microsoft product referencing this vulnerability.