CVE-2026-16235CWE-338

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

Critical · published July 20, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.

These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00553 · 45.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-338 · Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Published
2026-07-20T07:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUL 07:02Z
    Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts
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