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CVE-2026-8700

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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.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.3 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Published
2026-05-15 22:16:57.020000
Last modified
2026-10-26 13:10:00.140000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-8700",
  "sourceIdentifier": "9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e",
  "published": "2026-05-15T22:16:57.020",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T13:10:00.140",
  "vulnStatus": "Deferred",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.\n\nSeeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Versiones de Crypt::DSA anteriores a la 1.20 para Perl generan semillas usando rand.\n\nLas semillas se generaron usando la función rand incorporada de Perl, la cual es predecible e inadecuada para uso de seguridad."
    }
  ],
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      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "TIMLEGGE",
          "product": "Crypt::DSA",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "collectionURL": "https://cpan.org/modules",
          "packageName": "Crypt-DSA",
          "programFiles": [
            "lib/Crypt/DSA/KeyChain.pm"
          ],
          "programRoutines": [
            {
              "name": "Crypt::DSA::generate_params"
            }
          ],
          "repo": "https://github.com/perl-Crypt-OpenPGP/Crypt-DSA.git",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "0",
              "lessThan": "1.20",
              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
          "baseScore": 7.3,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "LOW",
          "integrityImpact": "LOW",
          "availabilityImpact": "LOW"
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            },
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
          "version": "2.0.3"
        }
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  "references": [
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      "url": "https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changes",
      "source": "9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/KeyChain.pm",
      "source": "9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e"
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    {
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/26",
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}