CVE-2026-45191: Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass

Published May 10, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 19 June 2026

Other sources

Net::CIDR::Lite versions before 0.24 for Perl does not properly consider extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values, which may allow IP ACL bypass.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
cpan/Net::CIDR::Lite<0.24
debian/libnet-cidr-lite-perl<=0.22-1, <=0.22-3~deb12u1, <=0.22-3~deb13u1
0.24-1
IBM QRadar<=7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.4
IBM QRadar<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP16 IF01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libnet-cidr-lite-perl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.24-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Perl Net::CIDR::Lite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.24

Event History

May 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:48 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:48 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45191?

CVE-2026-45191 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow IP ACL bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-45191?

To fix CVE-2026-45191, upgrade Net::CIDR::Lite to version 0.24 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-45191?

CVE-2026-45191 affects Net::CIDR::Lite versions prior to 0.24 for Perl.

4

What does CVE-2026-45191 exploit?

CVE-2026-45191 exploits improper handling of extraneous zero characters in CIDR mask values.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-45191?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-45191 is unauthorized access due to IP ACL bypass.

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