CVE-2026-48962
IO::Compress versions before 2.220 for Perl can execute arbitrary code in File::GlobMapper via an attacker-controlled output glob
Description
IO::Compress versions before 2.220 for Perl can execute arbitrary code in File::GlobMapper via an attacker-controlled output glob. _parseOutputGlob() wraps the caller-supplied output glob string in double quotes and stores it in the parser state; _getFiles() then runs the stored expression through eval STRING. A literal double quote in the output glob closes the dquote wrapper, and the characters that follow are evaluated as Perl. Arbitrary Perl in the output glob executes at the calling process's privilege.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
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Solution
- Update IO::Compress module to version 2.220 or higher.
- Avoid using untrusted input in File::GlobMapper output globs.
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-2026-48962.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pmqs/IO-Compress/commit/f2db247bf90d4cc7ee2710be384946081f3b4610.patch | |
| https://metacpan.org/release/PMQS/IO-Compress-2.220/changes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48962
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IO::Compress versions before 2.220 for Perl can execute arbitrary code in File::GlobMapper via an attacker-controlled output glob. _parseOutputGlob() wraps the caller-supplied output glob string in double quotes and stores it in the parser state; _getFiles() then runs the stored expression through eval STRING. A literal double quote in the output glob closes the dquote wrapper, and the characters that follow are evaluated as Perl. Arbitrary Perl in the output glob executes at the calling process's privilege. Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://github.com/pmqs/IO-Compress/commit/f2db247bf90d4cc7ee2710be384946081f3b4610.patch Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/PMQS/IO-Compress-2.220/changes