CVE-2026-5091
MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5091 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks. These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.
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Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5091?
Catalyst::Plugin::Authentication versions through 0.10024 for Perl is susceptible to timing attacks.
These versions use Perl's built-in eq comparison. Discrepencies in timing could be used to guess the underlying hash or password.
How severe is CVE-2026-5091?
CVE-2026-5091 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5091?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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