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CVE-2026-6659: Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts. The built-in rand function...

HIGH CVSS 7.5

Published: May 8, 2026 | Last Modified: May 8, 2026

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.

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