CVE-2025-40908
June 2, 2025, 5:32 p.m.
9.1
Critical
Description
YAML-LibYAML prior to 0.903.0 for Perl uses 2-args open, allowing existing files to be modified
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yaml |
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| Perl |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-552
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | yaml | yaml-libyaml | <0.903.0 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | perl | perl | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Timeline
Published: June 1, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 2, 2025, 5:32 p.m.
Last Modified: June 2, 2025, 5:32 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
More infoSource
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