{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/perl/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":true,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Red Hat Enterprise Linux","perl-HTTP-Daemon"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["redhat","linux","vulnerability","rce","perl","webserver"],"_cs_type":"threat","_cs_vendors":["Red Hat"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA recent advisory from Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) via CERT-Bund highlights a critical vulnerability within the \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This flaw, detailed in WID-SEC-2026-2218, allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary program code with the privileges of the affected service. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant system compromise, granting attackers full control over the compromised Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. While specific in-the-wild exploitation has not been confirmed, the nature of remote code execution makes immediate patching essential for all organizations utilizing affected Red Hat systems. The advisory emphasizes the severity of this vulnerability, urging prompt action to prevent potential breaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a publicly accessible Red Hat Enterprise Linux system running the vulnerable \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e service.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts and sends a malicious HTTP request to the vulnerable service endpoint, designed to trigger the flaw.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e component processes the malformed request, leading to the execution of attacker-controlled code due to the vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbitrary commands are executed on the compromised system with the privileges of the \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e service.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker establishes persistence mechanisms or escalates privileges to gain broader access and control over the Red Hat Enterprise Linux host.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker proceeds with further objectives such as data exfiltration, lateral movement within the network, or deployment of additional malicious payloads.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e service. This can lead to a complete compromise of the affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux system, including data theft, unauthorized modification of system configurations, or deployment of ransomware. The advisory does not specify observed victims or targeted sectors but highlights the potential for severe operational disruption and data loss.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the latest security updates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux that address the \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e vulnerability immediately, referencing the official Red Hat security advisories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview systems running \u003ccode\u003eperl-HTTP-Daemon\u003c/code\u003e for signs of compromise, focusing on unexpected process creation or outbound connections from the service account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-07-07T11:23:09Z","date_published":"2026-07-07T11:23:09Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-redhat-perl-http-daemon-rce/","summary":"A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the 'perl-HTTP-Daemon' component within Red Hat Enterprise Linux to execute arbitrary program code with the privileges of the affected service, potentially gaining control over the compromised system.","title":"Red Hat Enterprise Linux (perl-HTTP-Daemon): Remote Code Execution Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-redhat-perl-http-daemon-rce/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Perl","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}