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CVE-2026-9638 (GCVE-0-2026-9638)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-12 14:41 – Updated: 2026-06-12 17:50
VLAI
Title
Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts
Summary
Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-06-12 17:49 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-338 - Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
ARODLAND Crypt::PBKDF2 Affected: 0 , < 0.261630 (custom)
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