CVE-2026-6659
Public on 2026-05-08
Modified on 2026-05-11
Description
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.
The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.
CVSS v3 Base Score
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Affected Packages
| Platform | Package | Release Date | Advisory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | perl-Crypt-PasswdMD5 | Pending Fix | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | perl-Crypt-PasswdMD5 | Pending Fix |
CVSS Scores
| Score Type | Score | Vector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | CVSSv3 | 5.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |