CVE-2026-46473

high

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.

References

https://metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes

https://github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf3017b8561.patch

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/15

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-05-21

Updated: 2026-05-21

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N