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High

CVE-2026-6659

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.

VectorNETWORK

PublishedMay 08, 2026, 18:16

Published By9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e

Base Score

Score7.5

Affected Versions

No affected versions found.

References

https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17

Weakness Type

CWE-338

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

7.5

Vector String

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

Base SeverityHigh

Version

3.1

Attack Vector (AV)

NETWORK