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CVE-2026-47372

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

Published: May 20, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
9.1CVSS
CRITICAL

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-338

Affected Products

Crypt::SaltedHash
RRWO

Exploitability

Official Patch Available

References

https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes
metacpan.org
https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/9b68437d2cd420b819b3a795474c3870338d38d5.patch
github.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/22
openwall.com

Timeline

Published
May 20, 2026
Last Updated
May 21, 2026

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