CVE-2025-40927 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2025-40927: CGI::Simple versions before 1.282 for Perl has a HTTP response splitting flaw This vulnerability is a confirmed HTTP response splitting flaw in CGI::Simple that allows HTTP response header injection, which can be used for reflected XSS or open redirect under certain conditions. Although some valida

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2025-40927 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libcgi-simple-perl→ fixed in1.280-2+deb12u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libcgi-simple-perl
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libcgi-simple-perl→ fixed in1.282-1~deb13u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libcgi-simple-perl
```

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