CVE-2026-6659
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6659
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update Crypt::PasswdMD5 to the latest version.
- Verify salt generation is now secure.
- Re-hash existing passwords with new salts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-6659.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-6659 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-6659
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-338 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47