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CVE-2026-5088

7.5 · HIGH

Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts.

Published Apr 15, 2026CWE-338EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2026-5088 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts.

The _make_salt and _make_salt_bcrypt methods will attept to load Crypt::URandom and then Bytes::Random::Secure to generate random bytes for the salt. If those modules are unavailable, it will simply return 16 bytes generated with Perl's built-in rand function.

The rand function is unsuitable for cryptographic use.

These salts are used for password hashing.

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.

References

Refmetacpan.org/pod/Crypt::URandomRefmetacpan.org/release/JDEGUEST/Apache2-API-v0.5.2/view/lib/Apache2/API/Password.podRefmetacpan.org/release/JDEGUEST/Apache2-API-v0.5.3/changesRefsecurity.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/15/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/15/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5088?

CVE-2026-5088 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-5088?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2026-5088?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-5088?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-5088 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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