CVE-2026-6656

HIGH

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl are susceptible to timing attacks

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl are susceptible to timing attacks. The check_password method uses the built-in eq operator. This allows discrepancies in timing to be used to guess the underlying hash.

References (3)

Core 3

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 24.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-208
Status published
Products (1)
DRSTEVE/Crypt::Password < 0.28
Published Jul 20, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 20, 2026