CVE-2026-5088: Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts. The _mak

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5088?

apache\: upgrade to 0.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5088 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5088 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-5088 affect?

CVE-2026-5088 affects apache\. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts. The _make_salt and _make_salt_bcrypt methods will attept to load Crypt::URandom and then Bytes::Random::Secure to generate random bytes fo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-5088?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5088 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apache\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts. The _make_salt and _make_salt_bcrypt methods will attept to load Crypt::URandom and then Bytes::Random::Secure to generate random bytes for the salt. If those modules are unavailable, it will simply return 16 bytes generated with Perl's built-in rand function. The rand function is unsuitable for cryptographic use. These salts are used for pass

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-338
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): CPANSec · Vendor: jdeguest

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 08:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jdeguest apache\ UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.3

Fixed in: 0.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache || rpm -q apache || apache --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apache

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-5088?

apache\: upgrade to 0.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5088 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5088 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-5088 affect?

CVE-2026-5088 affects apache\. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Apache::API::Password versions through 0.5.2 for Perl can generate insecure random values for salts. The _make_salt and _make_salt_bcrypt methods will attept to load Crypt::URandom and then Bytes::Random::Secure to generate random bytes fo

How urgent is CVE-2026-5088?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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