CVE-2011-10043 Details
Description
Module::Load versions before 0.22 for Perl allow arbitrary modules outside of @INC to be loaded. Module names starting with "::" could be passed to the load function to specify arbitrary module paths. Attackers able to influence module names passed to load could use that bug to execute arbitrary code.
A vulnerability in the Perl Module::Load package, affecting versions prior to 0.22, allows for the execution of arbitrary code by loading unauthorized modules from outside the @INC directory. This issue arises because the load function can be manipulated to include module names that start with '::', potentially leading to the execution of malicious code.
Users can upgrade to Module::Load version 0.22 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blogs.perl.org/users/michael_g_schwern/2011/10/how-not-to-load-a-module-or-bad-interfaces-make-good-people-do-bad-things.html | CPANSec | Technical Analysis |
| https://metacpan.org/release/BINGOS/Module-Load-0.22/changes | CPANSec | Release NotesVendor |
| https://metacpan.org/release/BINGOS/Module-Load-0.22/diff/BINGOS/Module-Load-0.20/lib/Module/Load.pm | CPANSec | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-145 | Improper Neutralization of Section Delimiters | CPANSec |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Module::Load | < 0.22 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | CPANSec |