CVE-2026-47373
📛 CVE Title
Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks
Description
Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- CPANSec
- CVSS severity
- high
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-208 - Reserved
- 2026-05-19
- Published
- 2026-05-20 20:25 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-20 22:31 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/47xxx/CVE-2026-47373.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-47373 — CVE-2026-47373
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-20 21:16:17 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-21 16:04:53 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0003 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 8.69% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 00:39 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-31196 - Assigner
- CPANSec
- Published
- May 20, 2026, 8:25:49 PM
- Updated
- May 21, 2026, 2:10:59 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0400
- Vendors
- RRWO
- Products
-
Crypt::SaltedHash (0 ≤0.09)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-mjc4-qqxc-7h36
ENISA description: Crypt::SaltedHash versions through 0.09 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRWO | Crypt::SaltedHash |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (2)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (6)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/21 tenable:www.openwall.com
- https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/c07bfc5c23185b0667233d0f2e1252d81f1f027a.patch tenable:github.com
- https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes tenable:metacpan.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47373 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47373 tenable:www.cve.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
NVD-tagged references (3)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/20/21 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- https://github.com/robrwo/perl-Crypt-SaltedHash/commit/c07bfc5c23185b0667233d0f2e1252d81f1f027a.patch 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
- https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Crypt-SaltedHash-0.10/changes 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:github.com
A new and improved community patch for BO3. . Contribute to shiversoftdev/t7patch development by creating an account on GitHub.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:thebuild.com
What to do Upgrade. The minor releases shipped yesterday and include the fix for this and ten other CVEs . There is no workaround, there is no GUC you can set, there is no extension you can remove. The patch is the mitigation . If your deployment is on a managed provider, check what point release they are running.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
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2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Android OS, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Android is an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, including, but not limited to, smartphones, tablets, and watches. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for remote code execution. Depending on the ...
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Remediation vs. mitigation : What are the differences? Once a vulnerability has been discovered, the ideal solution is to remediate it—to fix or patch the vulnerability before it can become a security threat.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Google patches eight high-severity Chrome vulnerabilities affecting 3.5 billion users. Here's why you should update and relaunch your browser now.
2026-05-23 22:17 UTC -
web:community.ui.com
Published: May 21, 2026 Updated: May 22, 2026 Version: 1.1 Revision: 1.1 Summary 1 of 5 A malicious actor with access to the network and high privileges could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to execute a Command Injection. Affected Products: UniFi OS Server (Version 5.0.6 and earlier) Mitigation : Update your UniFi OS Server to Version 5.0.8 or later ...
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE - 2026 -6973
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is publishing 77 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday, including two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Google announced on Monday the release of an Android update patching a critical vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-26 02:59 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
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2026-05-26 02:59 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-47373.json.
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