CVE-2026-6659

Published: Mag 08, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 08, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,5
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts.

The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.

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Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/s…
https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/Pass…
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17