CVE-2026-47372

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

Published May 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.

These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.10 or later.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8418-1 Crypt-SaltedHash vulnerability
History
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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First Time appeared Rrwo
Rrwo crypt::saltedhash
Vendors & Products Rrwo
Rrwo crypt::saltedhash
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Description Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Title Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts
Weaknesses CWE-338
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Reserved
May 19, 2026, 4:17 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 20, 2026, 10:16 PM
Modified
Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 PM