CVE-2026-116272
UNSCOREDDescription
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.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3.1 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 7% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
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| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-25292 | Critical | 9.8 | 65% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-37436 | Medium | 5.3 | 56% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-28474 | High | 8.8 | 51% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-25291 | Critical | 9.8 | 21% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2026-63030 | Critical | 9.8 | 11% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2019-17596 | High | 7.5 | 4.7% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2026-116272?
Upgrade libmime-tools-perl on debian unstable to 5.522-1 or later.
Is CVE-2026-116272 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2026-116272 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 0.18% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 7% of all scored CVEs.
What does CVE-2026-116272 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for libmime-tools-perl (Debian). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-29.