Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-8700 · published 15 May 2026

CVE-2026-8700: Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.

Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

7.3 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.41% · top 67.6% CWE-331 · CWE-331 Deferred

7.3CVSS 3.1 base score

0.41%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days

NoNot in CISA KEV

0Affected product versions listed by NVD

3References

17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds 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:L/I:L/A:L

References

Link	Tags
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changes
https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/KeyChain.pm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/26

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-8700), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.