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

7.3 / 10

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-8700

Source CPANSec

Published May 15, 2026 at 22:10

Modified May 18, 2026 at 15:04

Affected Product

Vendor TIMLEGGE

Product Crypt::DSA

Affected Versions TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA 0

CWE Classification

CWE-331

References

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Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand_CVE-2026-8700