What is CVE-2026-16235?

CVE-2026-16235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Drsteve Crypt::password, classified under Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-07-20.

How severe is CVE-2026-16235?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Drsteve Crypt::password

CVE-2026-16235

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Drsteve Crypt::password — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-338 — Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

References

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16235?: CVE-2026-16235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Drsteve Crypt::password, classified under Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-07-20.
How severe is CVE-2026-16235?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.