CVE 7.5 HIGH

Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts_CVE-2026-9638

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::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.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-9638
Source CPANSec
Published Jun 12, 2026 at 14:41
Modified Jun 12, 2026 at 17:50

Affected Product

Vendor ARODLAND
Product Crypt::PBKDF2
Affected Versions ARODLAND Crypt::PBKDF2 0

CWE Classification

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