CVE-2026-13401
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CVE-2026-13401 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. XML::Bare versions through 0.53 for Perl will hang in an infinite loop when parsing malformed attributes. The parserc_parse function never advances the attribute-parse state cursor on certain malformed attribute forms, looping forever. Nameless attributes such as "<a ='c'>" or unbalanced quotes "<a b='''''''c'>" can trigger this condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XML::Bare versions through 0.53 for Perl will hang in an infinite loop when parsing malformed attributes. The parserc_parse function never advances the attribute-parse state cursor on certain malformed attribute forms, looping forever. Nameless attributes such as "<a ='c'>" or unbalanced quotes "<a b='''''''c'>" can trigger this condition.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| CODECHILD | XML::Bare | <= 0.53 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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