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CVE-2026-116272

MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl do not flag a duplicate boundary parameter whose name contains a nested comment

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1 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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MIME-tools Boundary Parameter Collision Vulnerability

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Evidence confidence

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Short explanation

MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl do not flag a duplicate boundary parameter whose name contains a nested comment. This allows a remote sender to hide attachments by exploiting parsing discrepancies between filters and readers.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability allows attackers to hide attachments from security filters while keeping them visible in the recipient's mail client, effectively bypassing content inspection mechanisms.

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor advisories and updates
  • Upgrade the MIME-tools component to supported versions
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

MIME::Field::ParamVal 5.521 öncesi sürümler, iç içe yorum içeren yinelenen sınır parametrelerini işaretlemez.

Uzak bir gönderici, ambiguous_content() kullanan filtrelerden ekleri gizleyebilir.

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MIME::Field::ParamVal versions before 5.521 for Perl do not flag a duplicate boundary parameter whose name contains a nested comment. A parameter written boundary((c))="A" or boundary(\))="A" is stored under that literal name rather than as boundary. A second boundary parameter is then not reported as a duplicate, and MIME::Parser splits the message on it. Readers that skip comments as RFC 5322 allows take the first boundary instead. A remote sender can hide an attachment from a filter that relies on ambiguous_content() while the recipient's mail client shows it.

CWE: CWE-436

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116272 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

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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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