CVE-2026-118996 Details
Description
CallBackery versions before 0.62.0 for Perl send users their own password hash and the admin-only user note via getUserConfig. getUserConfig() returns the caller's whole cbuser row, including the stored password hash and the note field that the user interface shows only to administrators. getTableData() and getAllFieldValues() in the user management plugins also return the note to users without the admin right. A non-administrator can read the notes administrators keep about them, and an attacker who obtains a session token can get that user's password hash and crack it offline.
A vulnerability in CallBackery for Perl, affecting versions prior to 0.62.0, allows non-administrator users to access their own password hashes and read admin-only notes about them. This is possible through the getUserConfig method, which exposes sensitive information including password hashes and private notes. Additionally, user management plugins' getTableData and getAllFieldValues methods also improperly disclose these notes to non-admin users. An attacker with a session token can retrieve the password hash and potentially crack it offline.
Users can upgrade to CallBackery version 0.62.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/OETIKER/CallBackery-0.62.0/changes | CPANSec | Release NotesVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-212 | Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer | CPANSec |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| CallBackery | < 0.62.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | CPANSec |