CVE-2026-6659
libcrypt-passwdmd5-perl: Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts
CVE-2026-6659 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-6659, released May 8, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
High
CVSS
7.5
high
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0045
39th percentile
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts. The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| libcrypt-passwdmd5-perl · Debian 14 | 1.44-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-6659 | May 8, 2026 |
| perl-Crypt-PasswdMD5 · Fedora 43 | 1.4.3-1.fc43 | FEDORA-2026-96C8AE7DBE | May 23, 2026 |
| perl-Crypt-PasswdMD5 · amzn 2023 | 1.4.1-1.amzn2023.0.3 | ALAS2023-2026-1796 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| perl-Crypt-PasswdMD5 · opensuse-leap 16.0 | 1.430.0-bp160.1.1 | OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21137-1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
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