CVE-2026-46473
📛 CVE Title
Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand
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.
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-331 - Reserved
- 2026-05-14
- Published
- 2026-05-21 18:53 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-21 21:31 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/46xxx/CVE-2026-46473.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-46473 — CVE-2026-46473
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-05-21 19:16:53 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-21 22:16:48 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
- 0.0001 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 1.31% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 00:27 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-2026-31332 - Assigner
- CPANSec
- Published
- May 21, 2026, 6:53:18 PM
- Updated
- May 21, 2026, 9:31:45 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
- 0.0100
- Vendors
- TCHATZI
- Products
-
Authen::TOTP (0 <0.1.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-wm67-cj4w-p69m
ENISA 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.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCHATZI | Authen::TOTP |
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.
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/15 tenable:www.openwall.com
- https://github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf3017b8561.patch tenable:github.com
- https://metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes tenable:metacpan.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46473 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46473 tenable:www.cve.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/2026/05/21/15 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- https://github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf3017b8561.patch 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
- https://metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:cyberinsider.com
Microsoft fixes 83 vulnerabilities in Windows 11 with the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws.
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows BitLocker, tracked as CVE - 2026 -45585, that allows threat actors with physical access to bypass full-disk encryption entirely, potentially exposing sensitive data within minutes.
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:epatch.pa.gov
Why does PATCH exist? Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies ...
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:forums.ea.com
Broken and Updated Sims 4 Mods and CC: patch 1.124, May 12 and 21, 2026 About This Thread This thread tracks Sims 4 mods and CC that have been "broken" or made obsolete by game update 1.124, May 12, 2026 , and the May 21 hotfix, or declared unsupported by their creators.
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:patch.moe
Age Verification Are you 18 years or older? YES NO
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:pureinfotech.com
KB5074109 (build 26200.7623) for Windows 11 is causing problems on NVIDIA GPUs, but you can fix the issue by following these three tips.
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:www.fixtrading.org
Learn more Standards and Guidelines FIX standards have driven electronic trading for 30 years and are constantly updated to support industry needs Learn more Events and Community Our member-driven global educational and networking events bring the industry together Learn more
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2026 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-05-24 12:02 UTC -
web:blackswan-cybersecurity.com
Cloud Files API activity originating outside legitimate OneDrive/sync processes. Mitigation Steps: Apply all Windows updates immediately (monitor MSRC for an emergency RedSun-specific patch . None released as of April 17, 2026 ). Supplement Defender with a secondary EDR solution (e.g., Huntress) capable of detecting Defender bypasses.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Microsoft has rolled out its March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, delivering a fresh batch of security fixes designed to keep Windows environments protected from emerging threats.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:securityaffairs.com
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for March 2026 addressed 84 vulnerabilities across its products. The IT giant addressed flaws across Windows, Office, Edge, Azure, SQL Server, Hyper-V, and ReFS. Including third-party and Chromium updates, the total reaches 94 vulnerabilities. Eight flaws are rated Critical and the rest Important.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5085518) includes fixes and improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates ...
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 82 CVEs , featuring eight Critical vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-46473.json.
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