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CVE-2026-8700: CWE-331 Insufficient Entropy in TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8700cvecve-2026-8700cwe-331
Published: Fri May 15 2026 (05/15/2026, 22:10:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: TIMLEGGE
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 05/15/2026, 22:36:33 UTC

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.

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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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