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.
CVE-2026-5091
NONENVD 0.0
0.0
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 2.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 21, 2026
Last Modified
May 22, 2026
References (3)
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441ehttps://github.com/perl-catalyst/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication/commit/b0515f492257438cf07082acf1e10d06e8088a5e.patch
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441ehttps://metacpan.org/release/ETHER/Catalyst-Plugin-Authentication-0.10_025/changes
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/21/19
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2026-5091?
CVE-2026-5091 is a none vulnerability published on May 21, 2026. 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.
When was CVE-2026-5091 disclosed?
CVE-2026-5091 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 21, 2026, with the most recent update on May 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2026-5091 actively exploited?
CVE-2026-5091 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 2.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2026-5091?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-5091, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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