CVE-2026-46473

HIGH
Published May 21, 2026 Modified May 22, 2026 CWE-331

Description

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0042
Probability of exploitation
0.33%
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-331 CWE-331

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46473? +
Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-46473? +
CVE-2026-46473 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0042, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-46473? +
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