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CVE-2026-5091

Summary
Assigner-CPANSec
Assigner Org ID-9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Published At-21 May, 2026 | 21:07
Updated At-22 May, 2026 | 14:13
Rejected At-
Credits

Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks

Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.

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Products
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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:CPANSec
Assigner Org ID:9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Published At:21 May, 2026 | 21:07
Updated At:22 May, 2026 | 14:13
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks

Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.

Affected Products
Vendor
JJNAPIORK
Product
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication
Collection URL
https://cpan.org/modules
Package Name
Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication
Repo
https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication
Program Files
  • lib/Catalyst/Authentication/Credential/Password.pm
Program Routines
  • Catalyst::Authentication::Credential::Password::check_password
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 through 0.10024 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-208CWE-208 Observable Timing Discrepancy
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-208
Description: CWE-208 Observable Timing Discrepancy
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions

Upgrade to version 0.10026 or later.

Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/changes
release-notes
https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f492257438cf07082acf1e10d06e8088a5e.patch
patch
Hyperlink: https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/changes
Resource:
release-notes
Hyperlink: https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f492257438cf07082acf1e10d06e8088a5e.patch
Resource:
patch
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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CAPEC IDDescription
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Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
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References
HyperlinkResource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19
N/A
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19
Resource: N/A
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.15.1MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Version: 3.1
Base score: 5.1
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
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EventDate
Replaced By
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References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Published At:21 May, 2026 | 22:16
Updated At:22 May, 2026 | 02:16

Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
CPE Matches
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-208Secondary9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
CWE ID: CWE-208
Type: Secondary
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f492257438cf07082acf1e10d06e8088a5e.patch9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
N/A
https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/changes9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
N/A
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
N/A
Hyperlink: https://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f492257438cf07082acf1e10d06e8088a5e.patch
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/changes
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource: N/A

Change History

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