CVE-2011-3597

CVE-2011-3597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gisle Aas Digest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in the Digest module before 1.17 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the new constructor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3597?
Eval injection vulnerability in the Digest module before 1.17 for Perl allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the new constructor.
How severe is CVE-2011-3597?
CVE-2011-3597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3597 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3597?
CVE-2011-3597 primarily affects Gisle Aas Digest. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3597?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3597 published?
CVE-2011-3597 was published on 2012-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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