# CVE-2026-16235

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-16235
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 9.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-338
- **Published:** Jul 20, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Jul 20, 2026

## Description

Crypt::Password versions through 0.28 for Perl generate insecure random values for salts.

These versions use the built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for cryptography.

## Affected Products

- DRSTEVE — Crypt::Password (0)

## References

- [CNA](https://metacpan.org/release/DRSTEVE/Crypt-Password-0.28/source/lib/Crypt/Password.pm#L306-309)
- [CVE](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/20/3)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.55%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 44.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._