CVE-2026-47372CWE-338

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

Critical · published May 20, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 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
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00505 · 42.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-338 · Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Published
2026-05-20T22:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAY 22:08Z
    Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts
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