CVE-2024-45321

Name: CVE-2024-45321
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-27T04:15:09.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45321 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The App::cpanminus package through 1.7047 for Perl downloads code via insecure HTTP, enabling code execution for network attackers.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The App::cpanminus package through 1.7047 for Perl downloads code via insecure HTTP, enabling code execution for network attackers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
App\	\	<= 1.7047	App\

References

https://github.com/miyagawa/cpanminus/issues/611Issue Tracking
https://github.com/miyagawa/cpanminus/pull/674Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.metacpan.org/2024/08/26/cpanminus-downloads-code-using-insecure-http.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45321?

The App::cpanminus package through 1.7047 for Perl downloads code via insecure HTTP, enabling code execution for network attackers.

How severe is CVE-2024-45321?

CVE-2024-45321 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45321?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-45321?

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Source: NVD / NIST