CVE-2025-40920
High
Description
Catalyst::Authentication::Credential::HTTP versions 1.018 and earlier for Perl generate nonces using the Perl Data::UUID library. * Data::UUID does not use a strong cryptographic source for generating UUIDs. * Data::UUID returns v3 UUIDs, which are generated from known information and are unsuitable for security, as per RFC 9562. * The nonces should be generated from a strong cryptographic source, as per RFC 7616.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.6
Exploit probability—
ProductCatalyst::Authentication::Credential::HTTP
PublishedAug 11, 2025
First seenAug 11, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-340CWE-340CWE-338CWE-338
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ETHER Catalyst::Authentication::Credential::HTTP | 0.06 ≤ v ≤ 1.018 | — |
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