Findings

CVE-2026-46473

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand.

Published May 21, 2026 · updated Jul 23, 2026

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.

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  1. May 21, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    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.

  2. Jul 23, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    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.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-46473

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-46473

    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.

    nvd.nist.gov

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