Vulnerability Description
Text::Minify::XS versions from 0.3.0 before 0.7.8 for Perl have a heap overflow when processing some malformed UTF-8 characters. The minify functions mishandled some malformed UTF-8 characters, leading to heap corruption. Note that the minify_utf8 function is an alias for minify.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rrwo | Text\ | >= 0.3.0, < 0.7.8, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/robrwo/Text-Minify-XS/security/advisories/GHSA-jqhf-vv4h-77h2Third Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Text-Minify-XS-v0.7.8/changesProductRelease Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/27/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7040?
CVE-2026-7040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Text::Minify::XS versions from 0.3.0 before 0.7.8 for Perl have a heap overflow when processing some malformed UTF-8 characters. The minify functions mishandled some malformed UTF-8 characters, leadi...
How severe is CVE-2026-7040?
CVE-2026-7040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rrwo Text\.