CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-46473

HighCVSS 7.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.42%

34th percentile - higher than 34% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Authen::TOTP library for Perl before version 0.1.1 generates secrets using the rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security purposes.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can predict generated TOTP secrets, allowing bypass of two-factor authentication.

Recommendation

Update Authen::TOTP to version 0.1.1 or later, which uses a secure random number generator.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS