Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 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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Solution

Upgrade to version 0.261630 or later.


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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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Description Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Title Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts
Weaknesses CWE-338
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CPANSec

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-12T17:50:43.544Z

Reserved: 2026-05-26T18:28:03.845Z

Link: CVE-2026-9638

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-12T16:16:34.937

Modified: 2026-06-12T16:17:58.070

Link: CVE-2026-9638

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Updated: 2026-06-12T16:45:07Z

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