CVE-2026-9638

Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

State: Published
Severity: 7.5 High
Published: Jun 12, 2026
Updated: Jun 12, 2026
Reserved: May 26, 2026

Description

Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 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	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::PBKDF2ARODLAND	before 0.261630Affected

References

https://metacpan.org/dist/Crypt-PBKDF2/source/lib/Crypt/PBKDF2.pm#L86-93
https://metacpan.org/release/ARODLAND/Crypt-PBKDF2-0.261630/changesrelease-notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/12/4

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