CVE-2026-9638

Summary

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 Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
ARODLANDCrypt::PBKDF20 < 0.261630affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-338: CWE-338 Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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