CVE-2026-47372

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

State: Published
Severity: 9.1 Critical
Published: May 20, 2026
Updated: May 21, 2026
Reserved: May 19, 2026

Description

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.

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	9.1 Critical	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N	CISA-ADP

Weaknesses

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

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Crypt::SaltedHashRRWO	0.09 and earlierAffected

References

https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changesrelease-notes
https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/9b68437d2cd420b819b3a795474c3870338d38d5.patchpatch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/22

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