CVE-2026-16235

CRITICAL

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

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 28.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-338
Status published
Products (1)
DRSTEVE/Crypt::Password < 0.28
Published Jul 20, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 20, 2026