CVE-2026-6659
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 7.5 High
- Published
- May 8, 2026
- Updated
- May 26, 2026
- Reserved
- Apr 20, 2026
Description
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.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 7.5 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-338 Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Crypt::PasswdMD5RSAVAGE |
|
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.43/changesrelease-notes
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/pull/3issue-tracking
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/commit/a2f821637db0296082297aa4b02254ab08f0dc5e.patchpatch
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17
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