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CVE-2026-16235NVD

Vulnerability Summary

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.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(9.8)
Published Date
Jul 20, 2026
Last Modified
Jul 20, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.14%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh