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perl: CPAN.pm does not verify TLS certificates when downloading distributions over HTTPS

🗓️ 07 Nov 2023 08:32:11Reported by RedHatType 
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Perl CPAN.pm omits TLS verification over HTTPS due to missing verify_SSL, enabling MITM on Unix.

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21 Apr 2026 13:31Current
7.3High risk
Vulners AI Score7.3
CVSS 3.18.1
EPSS0.01548
SSVC
CWE-295
Perl CPANTLS verificationHTTPS downloadsIntercepted trafficHTTP Tiny libraryUnix systems
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