Description
Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand.

Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Published: 2026-05-21
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to version 0.1.1 or later.

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History

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Tchatzi authen::totp
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Tchatzi authen::totp

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

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


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Description Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Title Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand
Weaknesses CWE-331
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Tchatzi Authen::totp
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CPANSec

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-21T21:31:45.691Z

Reserved: 2026-05-14T17:55:07.623Z

Link: CVE-2026-46473

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-05-21T21:31:45.691Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-05-21T19:16:53.510

Modified: 2026-06-17T10:53:41.770

Link: CVE-2026-46473

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-05-22T12:38:31Z

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