CVE-2026-5086 json
Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks
published 2026-04-13 6 mo ago modified 2026-10-26 13 d ago also EUVD-2026-22136
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 34%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks.
For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.
Patch / fix
- NERDVANA Crypt::SecretBuffer 0.019
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 6 mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- NERDVANA Crypt::SecretBuffer
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-208 Observable Timing Discrepancy
References
-
metacpan.org
/release/NERDVANA/Crypt-SecretBuffer-0.019/source/Changes
release-notes, product
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2026/04/13/12
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-5086
- NVD CVE-2026-5086
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