CVE-2026-9638

Published Jun 12, 2026

Last updated a day ago

CVSS high 7.5

Overview

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.
Source
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
NVD status
Deferred

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
CWE-338

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.