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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD9.8 Critical

CVE-2026-16235

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

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Status
Published
Published
Updated
Assigning organization
CPANSec

Description

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

DRSTEVE Crypt::Password

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to ≤ 0.28affected

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