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The http daemon tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the HTTP::Daemon Perl module, particularly its security implications. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-8450, a vulnerability in HTTP::Daemon versions before 6.17 that could lead to remote command execution via the send_file function. This issue arises from Perl's two-argument open behavior, where attacker-controlled filenames might be interpreted as commands. For Windows administrators, developers, and security teams, the tag emphasizes the importance of updating to version 6.17 or later and reviewing code that uses HTTP::Daemon for file delivery. The tag serves as a resource for understanding and mitigating risks associated with this component in web applications.
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    CVE-2026-8450: HTTP::Daemon 6.17 Fixes Remote Command Execution

    CVE-2026-8450 is a high-impact reminder that a seemingly routine file-delivery helper can become an operating-system command execution primitive when older Perl semantics meet attacker-controlled input. The flaw affects HTTP::Daemon versions before 6.17 and centers on send_file, which previously...