CVE 7.5 HIGH

Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks_CVE-2026-5086

7.5 / 10
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks.

For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-5086
Source CPANSec
Published Apr 13, 2026 at 22:54
Modified Apr 15, 2026 at 20:03

Affected Product

Vendor NERDVANA
Product Crypt::SecretBuffer
Affected Versions NERDVANA Crypt::SecretBuffer 0

CWE Classification

References

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