https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q1/408: CVE-2026-4176: Perl versions from 5.9.4 befo5.40.4-RC1, from 5.41.0 befo5.42.2-RC1, from 5.43.0 befo5.43.9 contain a vulnerable version of Compss::Raw::Zlib
Published Mar 30, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Perl Perl>=5.9.4<5.40.4-RC1, >=5.41.0<5.42.2-RC1, >=5.43.0<5.43.9
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-4176?
CVE-2026-4176 is a moderate severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of Perl.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-4176?
To fix CVE-2026-4176, update to Perl stable release versions 5.40.4 or 5.42.2 or later.
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Which versions of Perl are affected by CVE-2026-4176?
CVE-2026-4176 affects Perl versions from 5.9.4 before 5.40.4-RC1, 5.41.0 before 5.42.2-RC1, and 5.43.0 before 5.43.9.
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What components are impacted by CVE-2026-4176?
CVE-2026-4176 specifically impacts the Compss::Raw::Zlib component within affected versions of Perl.
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When was CVE-2026-4176 published?
CVE-2026-4176 was published on March 30, 2026.