Is Net::DNS safe to use?

Net::DNS has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (1.54). DepScope rates its health at 51/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of Net::DNS?

The latest version of Net::DNS is 1.54, released 2026-01-16.

Does Net::DNS have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of Net::DNS.

Is Net::DNS deprecated?

No, Net::DNS is actively maintained. Latest release: 1.54 (2026-01-16).

What are alternatives to Net::DNS?

DepScope has no curated alternatives for Net::DNS at this time.

What license does Net::DNS use?

Net::DNS is licensed under mit.

Net::DNS

cpanv1.54

Perl Interface to the Domain Name System

License mitpermissive1 versions1 maintainers28 deps

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Health

safe to use

Net::[email protected] is safe to use (health: 51/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

15/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Health History

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Last updated · 2026-01-16T13:17:34