CVE-2026-46473

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

ProductAuthen::TOTP

PublishedMay 21, 2026

First seenMay 21, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-331CWE-331

How to fix

Update

TCHATZI Authen::TOTP0.1.1 or later

Patches

github.com/tchatzi/Authen-TOTP/commit/d04f30cc6538d77fc6b6d550da450cf3017b8561.patch

Vendor advisories

metacpan.org/release/TCHATZI/Authen-TOTP-0.1.1/changes

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
TCHATZI Authen::TOTP	v < 0.1.1	0.1.1

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