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CVE-2026-80490

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified

4.4 Medium

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified.

The matches, first_match and match_details methods use the T_STD_STRING typemap to translate Perl scalars (SVs) into strings via the std::string constructor, using the SvPV macro to stringify the haystack input, and the SvCUR macro to determine the length of the SV.

When the input SVs are references, integers (IVs) or floats (NVs), the SvCUR macro will return an invalid length if it is run before the input is stringified, leading to an out-of-bounds read which can abort the process.

Note that the evaluation order of arguments to std::string is unspecified. Depending on the compiler, SvCUR may be run first and lead to an abort that cannot be caught within Perl.

This can be triggered when the haystack is a numeric value, for example,

my $ac = Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS->new( [ "11", "22" ] );
$ac->matches( 211 );

This can occur when the haystack is the result of reading data from decoded JSON or a numeric database column. It can also be triggered when using a blessed object as a haystack.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

0.12%Down 0.1 points since Oct 1, 2026
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used4.4

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified.

The matches, first_match and match_details methods use the T_STD_STRING typemap to translate Perl scalars (SVs) into strings via the std::string constructor, using the SvPV macro to stringify the haystack input, and the SvCUR macro to determine the length of the SV.

When the input SVs are references, integers (IVs) or floats (NVs), the SvCUR macro will return an invalid length if it is run before the input is stringified, leading to an out-of-bounds read which can abort the process.

Note that the evaluation order of arguments to std::string is unspecified. Depending on the compiler, SvCUR may be run first and lead to an abort that cannot be caught within Perl.

This can be triggered when the haystack is a numeric value, for example,

my $ac = Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS->new( [ "11", "22" ] );
$ac->matches( 211 );

This can occur when the haystack is the result of reading data from decoded JSON or a numeric database column. It can also be triggered when using a blessed object as a haystack.

Record
CVE-2026-80490
CVSS 3.1
4.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-09
EUVDEUVD-2026-900254.4

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified.

The matches, first_match and match_details methods use the T_STD_STRING typemap to translate Perl scalars (SVs) into strings via the std::string constructor, using the SvPV macro to stringify the haystack input, and the SvCUR macro to determine the length of the SV.

When the input SVs are references, integers (IVs) or floats (NVs), the SvCUR macro will return an invalid length if it is run before the input is stringified, leading to an out-of-bounds read which can abort the process.

Note that the evaluation order of arguments to std::string is unspecified. Depending on the compiler, SvCUR may be run first and lead to an abort that cannot be caught within Perl.

This can be triggered when the haystack is a numeric value, for example,

my $ac = Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS->new( [ "11", "22" ] );
$ac->matches( 211 );

This can occur when the haystack is the result of reading data from decoded JSON or a numeric database column. It can also be triggered when using a blessed object as a haystack.

Record
EUVD-2026-90025
CVSS 3.1
4.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Updated
2026-11-09
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-pfmw-49c5-8vv34.4

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before...

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified.

The matches, first_match and match_details methods use the T_STD_STRING typemap to translate Perl scalars (SVs) into strings via the std::string constructor, using the SvPV macro to stringify the haystack input, and the SvCUR macro to determine the length of the SV.

When the input SVs are references, integers (IVs) or floats (NVs), the SvCUR macro will return an invalid length if it is run before the input is stringified, leading to an out-of-bounds read which can abort the process.

Note that the evaluation order of arguments to std::string is unspecified. Depending on the compiler, SvCUR may be run first and lead to an abort that cannot be caught within Perl.

This can be triggered when the haystack is a numeric value, for example,

my $ac = Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS->new( [ "11", "22" ] );
$ac->matches( 211 );

This can occur when the haystack is the result of reading data from decoded JSON or a numeric database column. It can also be triggered when using a blessed object as a haystack.

Record
GHSA-pfmw-49c5-8vv3
CVSS 3.1
4.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-09
NVD4.4

Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS versions through 0.04 for Perl read the haystack string length before the scalar is stringified.

The matches, first_match and match_details methods use the T_STD_STRING typemap to translate Perl scalars (SVs) into strings via the std::string constructor, using the SvPV macro to stringify the haystack input, and the SvCUR macro to determine the length of the SV.

When the input SVs are references, integers (IVs) or floats (NVs), the SvCUR macro will return an invalid length if it is run before the input is stringified, leading to an out-of-bounds read which can abort the process.

Note that the evaluation order of arguments to std::string is unspecified. Depending on the compiler, SvCUR may be run first and lead to an abort that cannot be caught within Perl.

This can be triggered when the haystack is a numeric value, for example,

my $ac = Algorithm::AhoCorasick::XS->new( [ "11", "22" ] );
$ac->matches( 211 );

This can occur when the haystack is the result of reading data from decoded JSON or a numeric database column. It can also be triggered when using a blessed object as a haystack.

Record
CVE-2026-80490
CVSS 3.1
4.4 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-09

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In short

CVE-2026-80490 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.4), published September 30, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.12%, the 2nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.

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