CVE-2026-9638

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.

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://metacpan.org/dist/Crypt-PBKDF2/source/lib/Crypt/PBKDF2.pm#L86-93
https://metacpan.org/release/ARODLAND/Crypt-PBKDF2-0.261630/changes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/12/4

Configurations

No configuration.

History

26 Oct 2026, 11:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Versiones de Crypt::PBKDF2 anteriores a la 0.261630 para Perl generan valores aleatorios inseguros para las sales. Estas versiones utilizan la función rand incorporada, la cual es predecible e inadecuada para criptografía.

Information

Published : 2026-06-12 16:16

Updated : 2026-10-26 11:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-9638

Mitre link : CVE-2026-9638

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-9638

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-338

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

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