Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-16235 · published 20 July 2026

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 cryptography.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.55% · top 56.0% CWE-338 · CWE-338 Deferred

9.8CVSS 3.1 base score

0.55%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days

NoNot in CISA KEV

0Affected product versions listed by NVD

2References

20 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Link	Tags
https://metacpan.org/release/DRSTEVE/Crypt-Password-0.28/source/lib/Crypt/Password.pm#L306-309
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/20/3

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-16235), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.