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Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds...

Unreviewed Published May 16, 2026 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated May 16, 2026

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.

Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database May 15, 2026
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 16, 2026
Last updated May 16, 2026

Severity

Unknown

EPSS score

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(4th percentile)

Weaknesses

Insufficient Entropy

The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2026-8700

GHSA ID

GHSA-r2q3-hjc8-7x6q

Source code

No known source code

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