DSA-6358-1 libhttp-daemon-perl - security update
A flaw was discovered in libhttp-daemon-perl, a simple http server class for Perl, which may result in the execution of arbitrary shell commands or file overwrite when processing specially crafted input. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6358-1
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A flaw may result in the execution of arbitrary shell commands or file overwrite when processing specially crafted input.
- Who is affected
- Deployments of libhttp-daemon-perl.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the potential for remote code execution.
- Action
- Update to the latest version of libhttp-daemon-perl.
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Details
Original advisory: https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00269.html
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-84501.5% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 70% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-8450 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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