CVE-2026-116272
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MIME::Field::ParamVal Boundary Parameter Parsing Flaw
Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-116272, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.
Publication date: 2026-10-28
Last updated on: 2026-10-28
Assigner: CPANSec
Description
Description
MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl do not flag a duplicate boundary parameter whose name contains a nested comment.
A parameter written boundary((c))="A" or boundary(\))="A" is stored under that literal name rather than as boundary. A second boundary parameter is then not reported as a duplicate, and MIME::Parser splits the message on it.
Readers that skip comments as RFC 5322 allows take the first boundary instead. A remote sender can hide an attachment from a filter that relies on ambiguous_content() while the recipient's mail client shows it.
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Exploitability
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KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-436 | Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state. |
