CVE-2026-8647
Crypt::ScryptKDF versions through 0.010 for Perl uses insecure random number source when no CSPRNG module is available
Description
Crypt::ScryptKDF versions through 0.010 for Perl uses insecure random number source when no CSPRNG module is available. The random_bytes function fell back to using the built-in rand() function when none of the Perl modules Crypt::PRNG, Crypt::OpenSSL::Random, Net::SSLeay, Crypt::Random, or Bytes::Random::Secure were available.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8647
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Crypt::ScryptKDF to version 0.011 or later.
- Ensure a CSPRNG module is installed and available.
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-2026-8647.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.011/changes | |
| https://metacpan.org/release/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.011/diff/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.010#lib/Crypt/ScryptKDF.pm |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-8647 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-2026-8647
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Crypt::ScryptKDF versions through 0.010 for Perl uses insecure random number source when no CSPRNG module is available. The random_bytes function fell back to using the built-in rand() function when none of the Perl modules Crypt::PRNG, Crypt::OpenSSL::Random, Net::SSLeay, Crypt::Random, or Bytes::Random::Secure were available. Added CWE CWE-338 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.011/changes Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.011/diff/MIK/Crypt-ScryptKDF-0.010#lib/Crypt/ScryptKDF.pm