CVE-2026-46474: Trog::TOTP versions before 1.006 for Perl generate secrets using rand

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-05-15 · updated 2026-10-26
Weakness: CWE-331

Description

Trog::TOTP versions before 1.006 for Perl generate secrets using rand. Secrets were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.

Affected products

TEODESIAN Trog::TOTP: before 1.006 — fixed in 1.006

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: TEODESIAN Trog::TOTP 1.006. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://metacpan.org/release/TEODESIAN/Trog-TOTP-1.006/changes
https://metacpan.org/release/TEODESIAN/Trog-TOTP-1.006/diff/TEODESIAN/Trog-TOTP-1.005#lib/Trog/TOTP.pm
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/18

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