Vulnerability Description
Mite for Perl before 0.013000 generates code with the current working directory ('.') added to the @INC path similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded instead of the intended file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects the Mite distribution itself, and other distributions that contain code generated by Mite.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.perl.org/users/todd_rinaldo/2016/11/what-happened-to-dot-in-inc.ht
- https://metacpan.org/release/TOBYINK/Mite-0.013000/changes
- https://perldoc.perl.org/perlrun#PERL_USE_UNSAFE_INC
- https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Perl/Dot-In-INC-Removal
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30672?
CVE-2025-30672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Mite for Perl before 0.013000 generates code with the current working directory ('.') added to the @INC path similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working dir...
How severe is CVE-2025-30672?
CVE-2025-30672 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-30672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.