CVE-2025-30672

Mite for Perl generates code with an untrusted search path vulnerability

Description

Mite for Perl before 0.013000 generates code with the current working directory ('.') added to the @INC path similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded instead of the intended file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects the Mite distribution itself, and other distributions that contain code generated by Mite.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version 0.013000 of Mite was released to address the issue. Users should update to the latest version, and regenerate the Mite files for any projects using the distribution.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: TOBYINK Mite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30672?
CVE-2025-30672 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-30672?
To fix CVE-2025-30672: Version 0.013000 of Mite was released to address the issue. Users should update to the latest version, and regenerate the Mite files for any projects using the distribution.
Is CVE-2025-30672 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-30672 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-30672?
CVE-2025-30672 affects TOBYINK Mite.
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