CVE-2026-116268
MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl allow CPU exhaustion via unclosed comments in header parameters
Description
MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl allow CPU exhaustion via unclosed comments in header parameters. The comment pattern used to parse Content-Type and Content-Disposition parameters scans from each "(" to the next ")". In a field with no ")", every "(" scans to the end of the header and fails, so parsing takes time quadratic in the header length. The field is parsed again on each attribute lookup, several times per MIME entity. A 40 KB header takes about 7 seconds to parse once.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 28, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116268
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the MIME::Field::ParamVal Perl module.
- Ensure all MIME entities are parsed efficiently.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-116268.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/DSKOLL/MIME-tools-5.521/changes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Oct. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl allow CPU exhaustion via unclosed comments in header parameters. The comment pattern used to parse Content-Type and Content-Disposition parameters scans from each "(" to the next ")". In a field with no ")", every "(" scans to the end of the header and fails, so parsing takes time quadratic in the header length. The field is parsed again on each attribute lookup, several times per MIME entity. A 40 KB header takes about 7 seconds to parse once. Added CWE CWE-1333 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116268.json">CVE-2026-116268</a> Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/DSKOLL/MIME-tools-5.521/changes