CVE-2026-47372

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/9b68437d2cd420b819b3a795474c3870338d38d5.patch
https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/22

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-20 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-20 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-47372

Mitre link : CVE-2026-47372

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-47372

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-338

Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

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