CVE-2026-9638 — Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts

CVE-2026-9638

Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

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.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
ARODLAND / Crypt::PBKDF2	affected 0 before 0.261630

CWE

CWE-338

References

https://metacpan.org/dist/Crypt-PBKDF2/source/lib/Crypt/PBKDF2.pm#L86-93
https://metacpan.org/release/ARODLAND/Crypt-PBKDF2-0.261630/changes

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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CVE

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