CVE-2026-16235

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

State: Published
Severity: 9.8 Critical
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Reserved: Jul 19, 2026

Description

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.

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	9.8 Critical	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	CISA-ADP

Weaknesses

CWE-338 Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Crypt::PasswordDRSTEVE	0.28 and earlierAffected

References

https://metacpan.org/release/DRSTEVE/Crypt-Password-0.28/source/lib/Crypt/Password.pm#L306-309
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/20/3

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