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CVE-2026-116271

MIME::Parser::FileUnder versions before 5.521 for Perl reuse a pre-created output directory and follow symlinks in it, letting local users redirect attachment writes

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

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CVE-2026-116271: MIME-tools File Write Vulnerability

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Evidence confidence

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Short explanation

In MIME::Parser::FileUnder versions before 5.521 for Perl, reusing a pre-created output directory and following symlinks within it allows local users to redirect attachment writes [S0].

Why does it matter?

When the output base is writable by other users, a local user can redirect attachment writes to a target location using the privileges of the parsing process [S0].

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor advisories [S0]
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

MIME::Parser::FileUnder 5.521 öncesi sürümler önceden oluşturulmuş çıktı dizinlerini yeniden kullanır ve sembolik bağları takip eder [S0].

Yerli kullanıcılar çıkış dizini yazılabilir olduğunda ek yazma işlemlerini başka bir konuma yönlendirebilir [S0].

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MIME::Parser::FileUnder versions before 5.521 for Perl reuse a pre-created output directory and follow symlinks in it, letting local users redirect attachment writes. Each message is written to a directory named msg-<time>-<pid>-<n> under the output base, and an existing directory of that name is used as is. A file name counts as unused when nothing exists at that path, which holds for a dangling symlink, and the body file is then opened in a way that follows the link. When the output base is writable by other users, as with output_under("/tmp"), a local user can pre-create the directory with a symlink named like an attachment. The parser then writes the attachment to the link target with the privileges of the parsing process.

CWE: CWE-59

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116271 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Official Sources and Advisories

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