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CVE-2025-40915

7.0 · HIGH

Mojolicious::Plugin::CSRF 1.03 for Perl uses a weak random number source for generating CSRF tokens.

Published Jun 11, 2025CWE-338EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2025-40915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Mojolicious::Plugin::CSRF 1.03 for Perl uses a weak random number source for generating CSRF tokens.

That version of the module generates tokens as an MD5 of the process id, the current time, and a single call to the built-in rand() function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40915?

CVE-2025-40915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-40915?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40915?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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