CVE-2026-45190
Description
A flaw was found in Net::CIDR::Lite, a Perl module for handling IP address ranges. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass IP Access Control Lists (ACLs) due to improper validation of IP address and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) mask inputs. Specifically, inputs containing trailing newlines or non-ASCII digit characters are incorrectly processed, leading to a mismatch between the intended and actual IP addresses. This can cause functions like find() and bin_find() to incorrectly allow or deny access, compromising network security policies.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, ensure that all IP address and CIDR mask inputs processed by applications utilizing the `Net::CIDR::Lite` Perl module are strictly sanitized. This involves removing any trailing newline characters or non-ASCII digits from the input strings before they are passed to `Net::CIDR::Lite` functions such as `add()`, `find()`, or `bin_find()`. Implementing robust input validation at the application layer will prevent the module from misinterpreting malformed inputs and bypassing intended access controls.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.5 | N/A | 6.5 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | Low |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context
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