CVE-2026-11526: GD versions before 2.86 for Perl allow OS command injection and file overwrite via a 2-arg open() of filename arguments in _make_filehandle

Published Jun 14, 2026
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Updated

GD versions before 2.86 for Perl allow OS command injection and file overwrite via a 2-arg open() of filename arguments in makefilehandle.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
CPAN GD<2.86
debian/libgd-perl<=2.73-1, <=2.76-4, <=2.78-1
2.73-1+deb11u12.76-4+deb12u12.78-1+deb13u12.84-3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libgd-perl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.73-1+deb11u1Fixed in 2.76-4+deb12u1Fixed in 2.78-1+deb13u1Fixed in 2.84-3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GD (Perl) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.86

Event History

Jun 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:07 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:07 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-11526?

CVE-2026-11526 has a risk rating of 76, indicating a high severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-11526?

To mitigate CVE-2026-11526, update GD for Perl to version 2.86 or later.

3

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2026-11526 include?

CVE-2026-11526 includes OS command injection and file overwrite vulnerabilities.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-11526?

CVE-2026-11526 affects GD versions prior to 2.86 for Perl.

5

How does CVE-2026-11526 allow for exploitation?

CVE-2026-11526 allows exploitation via a two-argument open() function that accepts manipulated filename arguments.

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