CVE-2021-29662

CVE-2021-29662 describes an IP address validation bypass vulnerability in the Data::Validate::IP Perl module (versions through 0.29), which also impacts products like NetApp SnapCenter. This flaw allows attackers to bypass IP-based access controls by using extraneous zero characters in IP address strings. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to high integrity impacts without requiring user interaction. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness despite its inactive status on the CISA KEV catalog.