Is DBD::mysql safe to use?

DBD::mysql has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (4.055). DepScope rates its health at 56/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of DBD::mysql?

The latest version of DBD::mysql is 4.055, released 2026-02-23.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of DBD::mysql.

No, DBD::mysql is actively maintained. Latest release: 4.055 (2026-02-23).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for DBD::mysql at this time.

DBD::mysql is licensed under perl_5.

cpanv4.055

A MySQL driver for the Perl5 Database Interface (DBI)

License perl_51 versions1 maintainers8 deps

/ 100

Health

safe to use

DBD::[email protected] is safe to use (health: 56/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (8)

API access

Get this data programmatically — free, no authentication.

curl https://depscope.dev/api/check/cpan/DBD::mysql

Last updated · 2026-02-23T07:39:11