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CVE-2026-5086

Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks.

Published Apr 13, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · nerdvana crypt

Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

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  1. Apr 13, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

Affected

  • cpe nerdvana/crypt\

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-5086

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-5086

    Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

    nvd.nist.gov

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