CVE-2026-16235

CRITICAL

Published Jul 20, 2026 Modified Jul 20, 2026 CWE-338

Description

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0036

Probability of exploitation

0.28%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-338 CWE-338

References

Other References

https://metacpan.org/release/DRSTEVE/Crypt-Password-0.28/source/lib/Crypt/Password.pm#L306-309 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/20/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16235? +

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-16235? +

CVE-2026-16235 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0036, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-16235? +

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