CVE-2026-5091

Published: Mag 22, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 22, 2026
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Description

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Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks.

These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0001
Percentile
0,0th
Updated

Single Data Point

Only one EPSS measurement is available for this CVE. Trend analysis requires multiple data points over time.

208

Observable Timing Discrepancy

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentica…
https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f49…
https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authenti…
https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/chan…
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19