CVE-2026-47372

CRITICAL

Published May 20, 2026 Modified May 21, 2026 CWE-338

Description

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 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

9.1

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0040

Probability of exploitation

0.31%

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://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/9b68437d2cd420b819b3a795474c3870338d38d5.patch https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-47372? +

Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 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 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-47372? +

CVE-2026-47372 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0040, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-47372? +

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