CVE-2026-13401
High
Description
XML::Bare versions through 0.53 for Perl will hang in an infinite loop when parsing malformed attributes. The parserc_parse function never advances the attribute-parse state cursor on certain malformed attribute forms, looping forever. Nameless attributes such as "<a ='c'>" or unbalanced quotes "<a b='''''''c'>" can trigger this condition.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductXML::Bare
PublishedJul 16, 2026
First seenJul 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-835CWE-835
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CODECHILD XML::Bare | v ≤ 0.53 | — |
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