CVE-2026-16235

EUVD-2026-45895
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.
PRNG
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
9.8 CRITICAL
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 44.1%
Debian logo
Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
libcrypt-password-perl
forky
vulnerable
sid
vulnerable
Ubuntu logo
Ubuntu Releases
Ubuntu Product
Codename
libcrypt-password-perl
jammy
dne
noble
dne
resolute
needs-triage
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
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