CVE-2013-2145

CVE-2013-2145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perlmonks Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2145?
The cpansign verify functionality in the Module::Signature module before 0.72 for Perl allows attackers to bypass the signature check and execute arbitrary code via a SIGNATURE file with a "special unknown cipher" that references an untrusted module in Digest/.
How severe is CVE-2013-2145?
CVE-2013-2145 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2145 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2145?
CVE-2013-2145 primarily affects Perlmonks Module. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2145?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2145 published?
CVE-2013-2145 was published on 2013-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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