CVE-2026-8700 Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand
Crypt::DSA uses predictable random seeds, weakening DSA key generation and allowing potential cryptographic attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-8700?
CVE-2026-8700 is a high-severity vulnerability in TIMLEGGE Crypt::DSA, published on 15 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand.
Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Weakness: CWE-331
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8700?
How do I fix CVE-2026-8700?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8700 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-8700 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8700 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8700, GHSA-r2q3-hjc8-7x6q, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-8700.