# CVE-2011-10043: perl: Module::Load versions before 0.22 for Perl allow arbitrary modules outside of @INC to be loaded

CVE-2011-10043 is fixed in perl on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2011-10043, released July 8, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-10043
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0078
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 7, 2026

## Description

Module::Load versions before 0.22 for Perl allow arbitrary modules outside of @INC to be loaded.  Module names starting with "::" could be passed to the load function to specify arbitrary module paths.  Attackers able to influence module names passed to load could use that bug to execute arbitrary code.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | perl Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.18.1-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2011-10043](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2011-10043.md) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Linux | perl Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.18.1-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2011-10043](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2011-10043.md) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Linux | perl Debian 14 | 5.18.1-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2011-10043](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2011-10043.md) | Jul 8, 2026 |

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