Vulnerability · Published Jul 16, 2026 · Assigned by CPANSec
CVE-2026-3031Image::EPEG versions through 0.15 for Perl embeds an unsupported version of the Epeg library
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Image::EPEG from TOKUHIROM. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 53% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Image::EPEG versions through 0.15 for Perl embeds an unsupported version of the Epeg library. Image::EPEG includes Epeg 0.9.0 that was last updated in 2004. Epeg is a fast JPEG thumbnail library that was once part of the Englightenment Project.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TOKUHIROM | Image::EPEG | 0 – through 0.15 |
Weakness: CWE-1104 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H