CVE-2025-15618

Name: CVE-2025-15618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-31T11:16:11.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-15618 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction versions through 0.01 for Perl uses an insecure secret key. Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction generates a secret key by using a MD5 hash of a single call to the built-in rand function, which is unsuitable for cryptographic use. This key is intended for encrypting credit card transaction data.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction versions through 0.01 for Perl uses an insecure secret key. Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction generates a secret key by using a MD5 hash of a single call to the built-in rand function, which is unsuitable for cryptographic use. This key is intended for encrypting credit card transaction data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mock	Business\	\	Onlinepayment\

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15618?

How severe is CVE-2025-15618?

CVE-2025-15618 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15618?

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Source: NVD / NIST