CVE-2023-31486
First published: Fri Apr 28 2023(Updated: )
HTTP::Tiny before 0.083, a Perl core module since 5.13.9 and available standalone on CPAN, has an insecure default TLS configuration where users must opt in to verify certificates.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/HTTP-Tiny | <0.083 | 0.083 |
| http\ \ | <0.083 | |
| Perl | <5.38.0 | |
| <0.083 | ||
| <5.38.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/29/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/03/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/07/2
- https://blog.hackeriet.no/perl-http-tiny-insecure-tls-default-affects-cpan-modules/
- https://github.com/chansen/p5-http-tiny/pull/153
- https://hackeriet.github.io/cpan-http-tiny-overview/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/14
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/03/4
- https://www.reddit.com/r/perl/comments/111tadi/psa_httptiny_disabled_ssl_verification_by_default/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/253358
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159332 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/chansen/p5-http-tiny/issues/134
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g56r-phrf-6pc4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2228395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2228396
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2228397
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2228398
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6542
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7174
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0422
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0579
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4430
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2228392
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241129-0011/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-31486?
CVE-2023-31486 is a vulnerability in HTTP::Tiny, a Perl core module, that allows for an insecure default TLS configuration.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-31486?
HTTP::Tiny before version 0.083 and Perl before version 5.38.0 are affected by CVE-2023-31486.
How severe is CVE-2023-31486?
CVE-2023-31486 has a severity score of 8.1 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2023-31486?
To fix CVE-2023-31486, update HTTP::Tiny to version 0.083 or later and Perl to version 5.38.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-31486?
More information about CVE-2023-31486 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/29/1), [Reference 2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/03/3), [Reference 3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/03/5).
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