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Perl 5.38.1 may allow execution of unwanted code
published 1 month ago
Summary
The Perl programming language package version 5.38.1 can be tricked into running code it shouldn’t, which could let an attacker take control of a system. Updating Perl to a newer version removes this risk. Apply the latest Perl updates as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update cleanstart perl to version 5.38.1-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | perl |
< 5.38.1-r0 Fix: upgrade to 5.38.1-r0
|
Original advisory text
Security fix for CVE-2023-47038 applied in: perl 5.38.1-r0
Security vulnerability affects the perl package. This issue is resolved in later releases. See references for vulnerability details.
Timeline
Published18 Sep 2026
Updated18 Sep 2026
First seen18 Sep 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2026-ZY99559 · OSV
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