Text::Minify::XS versions from 0.3.0 before 0.7.8 for Perl have a heap overflow when processing some malformed UTF-8 characters.
The minify functions mishandled some malformed UTF-8 characters, leading to heap corruption.
Note that the minify_utf8 function is an alias for minify.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Rrwo Text\
cpe:2.3:a:rrwo:text\:\:minify\:\:xs:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*
|
0.3.0
|
0.7.8
|
References 3
https://github.com/robrwo/Text-Minify-XS/security/advisories/GHSA-jqhf-vv4h-77h2
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Text-Minify-XS-v0.7.8/changes
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/27/5
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108