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CVE-2026-9638

Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

CVSS 7.5 HIGHEPSS 0.3%CWE-338
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected products
ARODLAND · Crypt::PBKDF2

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