Is Perl 5.40.5 patched?
Perl · cycle 5.40 · Official site ↗
5.40.562/100Attention
Current stable (5.44.0): 100/100
Health score62/100
Open issues3
Exploited now0
Cycle 5.40 EOL2027-06-09
Latest release5.44.0
Summary iPlain-English security status for Perl 5.40.5, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.
Perl 5.40.5 is part of the 5.40 release line. 3 known vulnerabilities affect it. The 5.40 line is supported until 2027-06-09. The latest supported Perl release is 5.44.0.
Known issues affecting 5.40.5
Exploited first, then by exploitation probability.
CVE-2026-8376 CRITICAL EPSS 0% → see advisory CVE-2026-13221 CRITICAL EPSS 0% → see advisory CVE-2026-57432 HIGH EPSS 0% → see advisoryOther Perl versions
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Frequently asked
Is Perl 5.40.5 patched?
3 known issues affect Perl 5.40.5.
When does Perl 5.40 reach end-of-life?
Perl 5.40 is supported until 2027-06-09.
What is the latest version of Perl?
The latest supported Perl release is 5.44.0.
Is Perl 5.40.5 still receiving security updates?
Yes — the 5.40 line is still supported until 2027-06-09 and receiving security updates. The latest release is 5.44.0.
Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against Perl's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — Perl official site ↗