CVE-2026-5086

Name: CVE-2026-5086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-13T23:16:27.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-5086 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Crypt::SecretBuffer versions before 0.019 for Perl is suseceptible to timing attacks. For example, if Crypt::SecretBuffer was used to store and compare plaintext passwords, then discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the secret password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-208

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Nerdvana	Crypt\	< 0.019	Secretbuffer

References

https://metacpan.org/release/NERDVANA/Crypt-SecretBuffer-0.019/source/ChangesProduct, Release Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/13/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5086?

How severe is CVE-2026-5086?

CVE-2026-5086 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5086?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST