Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.

Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

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Solution

Upgrade to version 1.20 or later.


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History

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Title Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand
Weaknesses CWE-331
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CPANSec

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-18T15:04:20.918Z

Reserved: 2026-05-15T17:20:11.254Z

Link: CVE-2026-8700

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-05-16T00:31:19.834Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-05-15T22:16:57.020

Modified: 2026-05-18T17:40:45.343

Link: CVE-2026-8700

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-05-18T16:30:05Z

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