CVE-2026-5091

Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks

Published May 21, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.1 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 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 or password.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.10026 or later.

Tracking

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History
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Jjnapiork
Jjnapiork catalyst::plugin::authentication
Vendors & Products Jjnapiork
Jjnapiork catalyst::plugin::authentication
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Description Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 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 or password.
Title Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks
Weaknesses CWE-208
References
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 22, 2026, 2:13 PM
Reserved
Mar 28, 2026, 7:36 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 21, 2026, 10:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 PM