CVE-2026-3381
CRITICALDescription
Compress::Raw::Zlib versions through 2.219 for Perl use potentially insecure versions of zlib. Compress::Raw::Zlib includes a copy of the zlib library. Compress::Raw::Zlib version 2.220 includes zlib 1.3.2, which addresses findings fron the 7ASecurity audit of zlib. The includes fixs for CVE-2026-27171.
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 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 55% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-1284 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-20699 | Critical | 10.0 | 72% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2021-43267 | Critical | 9.8 | 58% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-31629 | Medium | 6.5 | 49% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-9316 | Unscored | - | 36% | - | - |
| CVE-2022-36620 | High | 7.5 | 24% | - | - |
| CVE-2008-1440 | High | 7.1 | 23% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2026-3381?
Upgrade libcompress-raw-zlib-perl on debian 12 to 2.011-2 or later.
Is CVE-2026-3381 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2026-3381 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 0.79% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 55% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2026-3381?
CVE-2026-3381 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2026-3381 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for libcompress-raw-zlib-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 2026-03-18.