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CVE-2026-3031

9.8 · CRITICAL

Image::EPEG versions through 0.15 for Perl embeds an unsupported version of the Epeg library.

Published Jul 16, 2026CWE-1104EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2026-3031 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbackpan.metacpan.org/authors/id/T/TO/TOKUHIROM/Image-Epeg-0.15.readmeRefbackpan.metacpan.org/authors/id/T/TO/TOKUHIROM/Image-Epeg-0.15.tar.gzRefsourceforge.net/projects/enlightenment/files/OldFiles/epeg-0.9.0.tar.gz/download

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3031?

CVE-2026-3031 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-3031?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-3031?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-3031?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-3031 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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