CVE-2004-0452

CVE-2004-0452 is a low-severity vulnerability in Larry Wall Perl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in the rmtree function in the File::Path module in Perl 5.6.1 and 5.8.4 sets read/write permissions for the world, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files and directories, and possibly read files and directories, via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0452?
Race condition in the rmtree function in the File::Path module in Perl 5.6.1 and 5.8.4 sets read/write permissions for the world, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files and directories, and possibly read files and directories, via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0452?
CVE-2004-0452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0452 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0452?
CVE-2004-0452 primarily affects Larry Wall Perl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0452?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0452 published?
CVE-2004-0452 was published on 2004-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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