CVE-2026-14380
Perl DBI <1.650 Profile attribute code-injection leads to RCE.
Is CVE-2026-14380 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-14380 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-14380?
CVE-2026-14380 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14380?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-14380. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-14380 affect?
CVE-2026-14380 affects Perl DBI (<1.650), DBI::Gofer, DBI::ProxyServer, Perl applications using DBI Profile. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-14380?
Upgrade DBI to >=1.650; sanitize Profile inputs; restrict DBI_PROFILE/DSN exposure.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Arbitrary Perl code execution via caller-controlled DBI Profile (env var, DSN, or attribute). Remote exploit via DBI::Gofer/ProxyServer possible.
Immediate action required