SecuriTricks - CVE-2026-8500

Description

Web::Passwd versions through 0.03 for Perl is vulnerable to RCE. Web::Passwd is a small CGI application for managing htpasswd files using the htpasswd command. The user parameter is not validated or escaped, and is used as the last argument on the command line, allowing for command injection.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Perl	Web

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

*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	perl	web		passwd	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/programs/htpasswd.html

https://metacpan.org/release/EVANK/Web-Passwd-0.03

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/13/8

CVSS Score

9.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: May 13, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified: May 14, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Status : Deferred

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e

CVE-2026-8500