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CVE-2026-9638

CVE-2026-9638 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.5 HIGH

Reported by CPANSec · Published June 12, 2026

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.

Risk Scores

CVSS 3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ARODLANDCrypt::PBKDF20
ARODLANDCrypt::PBKDF20

Timeline

  • Jun 12, 2026 CVE Published
  • Jun 12, 2026 CVE Updated
  • Jun 13, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
  • Jun 15, 2026 Security Advisory
  • Aug 7, 2026 EPSS Score
  • Aug 24, 2026 EPSS Score
  • Aug 29, 2026 EPSS Score
  • Sep 4, 2026 EPSS Score
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