Description
Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl have a weak default algorithm and number of iterations. The default algorithm is HMAC-SHA1, which should only be used for legacy systems. These versions default to using 1000 iterations. Depending on the chosen algorithm, 220,000 to 1,400,000 iterations should be used.
Problem types
CWE-916 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
Product status
Any version before 0.261630
References
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/12/5
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/13/1
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/1
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/2
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/3
cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/...sword_Storage_Cheat_Sheet.html
metacpan.org/release/ARODLAND/Crypt-PBKDF2-0.261630/changes