CVE-2026-16766
Command injection
- Published25 Jul 2026
Description
Catalyst::View::Wkhtmltopdf versions before 0.6.1 for Perl allow shell command injection (RCE) via PDF render options. Options are passed directly to the wkhtmltopdf command without sanitization. Any web application that passes user-controlled options such as the page_size, orientation or margins without validation allows shell command injection. Version 0.6.0 was released with an incomplete fix for this issue. Note that the wkhtmltopdf project is no longer being developed, and users of this package should migrate to alternative solutions.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/mc7244/Catalyst-View-Wkhtmltopdf/issues/6
- https://github.com/robrwo/Catalyst-View-Wkhtmltopdf/security/advisories/GHSA-42w4-jj8w-6p98
- https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Catalyst-View-Wkhtmltopdf-v0.6.1/changes
- https://wkhtmltopdf.org/status.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/25/4
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-16766 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-16766 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.57%.
How severe is CVE-2026-16766?
CVE-2026-16766 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16766?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.