Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-46473 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | CPANSec |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-21 19:16:53 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-21 22:16:48 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.5 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.000140000 probability, percentile 0.026420000 (date 2026-05-28)
Problem Types: CWE-331 | CWE-331 CWE-331 Insufficient Entropy
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 7.5 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 7.5 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
NoneAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | TCHATZI | AuthenTOTP | affected 0.1.1 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes | 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e | metacpan.org | |
| github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf301... | 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e | github.com | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/15 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: Upgrade to version 0.1.1 or later.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.