Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-46473 · published 21 May 2026

CVE-2026-46473: Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand.

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.49% · top 60.2% CWE-331 · CWE-331 Deferred

7.5CVSS 3.1 base score

0.49%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days

NoNot in CISA KEV

0Affected product versions listed by NVD

3References

23 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

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

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf3017b8561.patch
https://metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/15

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-46473), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.