CVE-2026-46473

Authen::TOTP versions before 0.1.1 for Perl generate secrets using rand

HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: May 21, 2026 at 06:53 PM UTC
Updated: July 23, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAuthen::TOTP

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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 0.1.1
Affected range stops below 0.1.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

7.5HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-331

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