CVE-2026-16235 — Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

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…

Published: 2026-07-20 · CVSS: 9.8 · CVSS 3.1

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 CVE JSON · STIX 2.1

Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7