Vulnerability in Manwar Cgi::simple

CVE-2025-40927

CGI::Simple versions before 1.282 for Perl has a HTTP response splitting flaw This vulnerability is a confirmed HTTP response splitting flaw in CGI::Simple that allows HTTP response header injection, which can be used for reflected XSS or…

EPSS: 0.004 (34.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40927?
CVE-2025-40927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Manwar Cgi::simple, classified under HTTP Response Splitting. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-08-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-40927?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-40927 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.