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CVE-2025-15638: Net::Dropbear versions before 0.14 for Perl contains a vulnerable version of libtomcrypt. Net::Dropbear versions before...

CRITICAL CVSS 10.0

Published: April 21, 2026 | Last Modified: April 21, 2026

Description

Net::Dropbear versions before 0.14 for Perl contains a vulnerable version of libtomcrypt. Net::Dropbear versions before 0.14 includes versions of Dropbear 2019.78 or earlier. These include versions of libtomcrypt v1.18.1 or earlier, which is affected by CVE-2016-6129 and CVE-2018-12437.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Critical CVSS score indicates maximum severity — remote code execution, authentication bypass, or complete system compromise is likely possible.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

Security Coverage (1 articles)

References

metacpan.org/release/ATRODO/Net-Dropbear-0.14/source/dropbear/libtomcrypt/change
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-6129
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-12437
www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2025-15638
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2025-15638
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15638