CVE-2002-1323

CVE-2002-1323 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Safe.pm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Safe.pm 2.0.7 and earlier, when used in Perl 5.8.0 and earlier, may allow attackers to break out of safe compartments in (1) Safe::reval or (2) Safe::rdo using a redefined @_ variable, which is not reset between successive calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1323?
Safe.pm 2.0.7 and earlier, when used in Perl 5.8.0 and earlier, may allow attackers to break out of safe compartments in (1) Safe::reval or (2) Safe::rdo using a redefined @_ variable, which is not reset between successive calls.
How severe is CVE-2002-1323?
CVE-2002-1323 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1323 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1323?
CVE-2002-1323 primarily affects Safe.pm. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1323?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1323 published?
CVE-2002-1323 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)