CVE-2026-47372
Publication date 20 May 2026
Last updated 18 June 2026
Ubuntu priority
Description
Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts. These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| libcrypt-saltedhash-perl | 26.04 LTS resolute |
Fixed 0.09-3ubuntu0.26.04.1~esm1
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| 25.10 questing |
Fixed 0.09-3ubuntu0.25.10.1
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| 24.04 LTS noble |
Fixed 0.09-3ubuntu0.24.04.1~esm1
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| 22.04 LTS jammy |
Fixed 0.09-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1
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| 20.04 LTS focal |
Fixed 0.09-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1
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| 18.04 LTS bionic |
Fixed 0.09-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1
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CVSS version: CVSS v3.0
Base score
9.1 · Critical
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
- USN-8418-1
- Crypt-SaltedHash vulnerability
- 10 June 2026
Other references
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47372
- https://lists.security.metacpan.org/cve-announce/msg/40252126/
- https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/9b68437d2cd420b819b3a795474c3870338d38d5.patch
- https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/22