CVE 7.5 HIGH

Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts_CVE-2026-6659

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::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts.

The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-6659
Source CPANSec
Published May 8, 2026 at 17:17
Modified May 8, 2026 at 18:04

Affected Product

Vendor RSAVAGE
Product Crypt::PasswdMD5
Affected Versions RSAVAGE Crypt::PasswdMD5 0

CWE Classification

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