CVE-2026-47373

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 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.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/c07bfc5c23185b0667233d0f2e1252d81f1f027a.patch
https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/21

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-20 21:16

Updated : 2026-07-23 15:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-47373

Mitre link : CVE-2026-47373

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-47373

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-208

Observable Timing Discrepancy

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