Description
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts.
The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| RSAVAGE | Crypt::PasswdMD5 | <= 1.42 |
References
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/commit/a2f821637db0296082297aa4b02254ab08f0dc5e.patch
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/pull/3
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.43/changes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17
Timeline
- Published
- May 8, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred