CVE-2026-46473

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand

Published May 21, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand.

Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.1.1 or later.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Tchatzi
Tchatzi authen::totp
Vendors & Products Tchatzi
Tchatzi authen::totp
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Title Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand
Weaknesses CWE-331
References
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 21, 2026, 9:31 PM
Reserved
May 14, 2026, 5:55 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 21, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 PM