Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.

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1. May 15, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

   Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

   Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-8700

  Official CVE identifier

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• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-8700

  Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Reference · openwall.com
• Reference · metacpan.org
• Reference · metacpan.org