CVE-2026-47373

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks

Published May 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks.

These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.10 or later.

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History
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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'}

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First Time appeared Rrwo
Rrwo crypt::saltedhash
Vendors & Products Rrwo
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Description Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash.
Title Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks
Weaknesses CWE-208
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 21, 2026, 2:10 PM
Reserved
May 19, 2026, 4:17 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 20, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 3:10 PM