CVE-2026-19546: Dbi: incomplete fix for cve-2026-14380 dbi: arbitrary code execution via caller-influenced profile attribute
A flaw was found in DBI. This is a fix for a partial fix for CVE-2026-14380 for RHEL 9.8.z and 10.2.z.
For a detailed Statement, Description and Mitigation please reffer to the original
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Incomplete fix for CVE-2026-14380 in rhel 9.8.z and 10.2.z.
Details of CVE-2026-14380:
DBI versions before 1.650 for Perl are vulnerable to code injection via caller-influenced Profile.
When a string is assigned to a DBI handle's Profile attribute, DBI splits it into path, package and arguments, and interpolates the package part in a string eval with no validation of the package name.
Any caller-influenced value that reaches the Profile attribute is therefore arbitrary Perl code execution, including calls to run system commands.
The Profile attribute can be set from three different sources that can carry untrusted data: the DBIPROFILE environment variable, a direct attribute assignment, and a DSN driver-attribute clause dbi:Driver(Profile=>SPEC):db.
An attacker controlling any of those inputs runs arbitrary Perl in the host process. The strongest remote position is a network-exposed DBI::Gofer / DBI::ProxyServer whose per-request DSN reaches the Profile attribute, letting a client execute code on the broker host.
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
DBIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.650
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-19546?
CVE-2026-19546 has a high severity score of 8.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-19546?
CVE-2026-19546 is classified as a code injection vulnerability.
How does CVE-2026-19546 affect DBI software?
CVE-2026-19546 allows for arbitrary code execution due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability.
Which versions of DBI are affected by CVE-2026-19546?
CVE-2026-19546 affects RHEL 9.8.z and 10.2.z versions of DBI.
How can I mitigate CVE-2026-19546?
Consult the advisory from Red Hat for detailed mitigation steps for CVE-2026-19546.