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CVE-2026-16235: Perl Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 may leak password data
CVE-2026-16235
CVE-2026-16235
Summary
Perl's Crypt::Password versions 0 through 0.28 may expose passwords due to the use of a predictable random number generator. This is particularly concerning for password storage and authentication systems. Update to a version that uses a cryptographically secure random number generator to mitigate the risk.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| drsteve | crypt::password | <= 0.28 |
Original title
Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.
These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Original description
Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.
These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Vulnerability type
CWE-338
Published: 20 Jul 2026 · Updated: 20 Jul 2026 · First seen: 20 Jul 2026