CVE-2026-9638

HIGH EPSS 22.1%
Published Jun 12, 20262w ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Jun 12, 2026 2w ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

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 Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
22.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-338

References 3

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

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.