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CVE-2026-47372

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.

Published May 20, 2026 · updated Jul 20, 2026

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

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  1. May 20, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

  2. Jul 20, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-47372

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-47372

    Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

    nvd.nist.gov

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