CVE-2026-8700

Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand

State: Published
Severity: 7.3 High
Published: May 15, 2026
Updated: May 18, 2026
Reserved: May 15, 2026

Description

Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.

Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	7.3 High	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L	CISA-ADP

Weaknesses

CWE-331 Insufficient Entropy

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Crypt::DSATIMLEGGE	before 1.20Affected

References

https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changesrelease-notes
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/KeyChain.pm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/26

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