CVE-2026-8700: CWE-331 Insufficient Entropy in TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA
CVE-2026-8700 is a vulnerability in the TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA Perl module versions before 1. 20 where the seed generation for cryptographic operations uses Perl's built-in rand function. This function is predictable and does not provide sufficient entropy for secure cryptographic key generation. The vulnerability relates to insufficient randomness (entropy) in the seed, which can undermine the security of cryptographic operations relying on this module.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA module for Perl versions prior to 1.20 generates seeds for cryptographic operations using Perl's built-in rand function. Since rand is predictable and not designed for cryptographic security, this results in insufficient entropy (CWE-331) during key generation. This weakness can potentially compromise the security of the DSA keys generated by the module. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available, and no patch or official remediation information has been provided.
Potential Impact
The insufficient entropy in seed generation can lead to predictable cryptographic keys, weakening the security of digital signatures generated using Crypt::DSA. This may allow attackers to reproduce or predict keys, potentially compromising data integrity and authentication mechanisms relying on these keys. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid using Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for security-critical applications until an official fix or update is released. Consider using alternative cryptographic modules that employ secure random number generation.
CVE-2026-8700: CWE-331 Insufficient Entropy in TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA
Description
CVE-2026-8700 is a vulnerability in the TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA Perl module versions before 1. 20 where the seed generation for cryptographic operations uses Perl's built-in rand function. This function is predictable and does not provide sufficient entropy for secure cryptographic key generation. The vulnerability relates to insufficient randomness (entropy) in the seed, which can undermine the security of cryptographic operations relying on this module.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA module for Perl versions prior to 1.20 generates seeds for cryptographic operations using Perl's built-in rand function. Since rand is predictable and not designed for cryptographic security, this results in insufficient entropy (CWE-331) during key generation. This weakness can potentially compromise the security of the DSA keys generated by the module. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available, and no patch or official remediation information has been provided.
Potential Impact
The insufficient entropy in seed generation can lead to predictable cryptographic keys, weakening the security of digital signatures generated using Crypt::DSA. This may allow attackers to reproduce or predict keys, potentially compromising data integrity and authentication mechanisms relying on these keys. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid using Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for security-critical applications until an official fix or update is released. Consider using alternative cryptographic modules that employ secure random number generation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CPANSec
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T17:20:11.254Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a079c73ec166c07b09e10da
Added to database: 5/15/2026, 10:21:39 PM
Last enriched: 5/15/2026, 10:36:33 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 11:24:57 PM
Views: 5
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