CVE-2026-6659CWE-338

Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts

High · published May 8, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts.

The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00508 · 42.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-338 · Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Published
2026-05-08T17:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAY 17:17Z
    Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts
    cvelistv5