CVE-2026-110684
Cpanel::JSON::XS versions from 3.0202 before 4.80 for Perl leak memory and retain overloaded objects when encoding values as strings in encode_stringify
Description
Cpanel::JSON::XS versions from 3.0202 before 4.80 for Perl leak memory and retain overloaded objects when encoding values as strings in encode_stringify. encode_stringify writes a value in its string form under allow_stringify, under convert_blessed for objects without TO_JSON, and under allow_bignum. For an array or hash object with a "" overload, and from 4.20 a scalar object, it takes an extra reference that is never released, so the object and everything it references are never freed. From 4.10 it also never frees its copy of the string. Repeatedly encoding data that contains such values grows process memory without bound.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 19, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 8:50 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-110684
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Cpanel::JSON::XS to version 4.80 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for Perl module Cpanel::JSON::XS.
- Monitor application memory usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-110684.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/rurban/Cpanel-JSON-XS/commit/5b15916b5e7841e447664ace51fb50c12d1e0f39.patch | |
| https://metacpan.org/release/RURBAN/Cpanel-JSON-XS-4.80/changes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-110684 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-110684
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Cpanel::JSON::XS versions from 3.0202 before 4.80 for Perl leak memory and retain overloaded objects when encoding values as strings in encode_stringify. encode_stringify writes a value in its string form under allow_stringify, under convert_blessed for objects without TO_JSON, and under allow_bignum. For an array or hash object with a "" overload, and from 4.20 a scalar object, it takes an extra reference that is never released, so the object and everything it references are never freed. From 4.10 it also never frees its copy of the string. Repeatedly encoding data that contains such values grows process memory without bound. Added CWE CWE-401 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110684.json">CVE-2026-110684</a> Added Reference https://github.com/rurban/Cpanel-JSON-XS/commit/5b15916b5e7841e447664ace51fb50c12d1e0f39.patch Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/RURBAN/Cpanel-JSON-XS-4.80/changes