VDB-301396 · CVE-2025-27551 · GCVE-0-2025-27551

DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn up to 0.00032 Digest.pm rand weak prng

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn up to 0.00032 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function rand in the library lib/DBIx/Class/EncodedColumn/Digest.pm. Executing a manipulation can lead to weak prng. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-27551. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn up to 0.00032 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function rand in the library lib/DBIx/Class/EncodedColumn/Digest.pm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak prng vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-338. The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn use the rand() function, which is not cryptographically secure to salt password hashes. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/DBIx/Class/EncodedColumn/Digest.pm. This issue affects DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn until 0.00032.

The weakness was released by Robert Rothenberg. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-27551 since 02/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

DBIx::Class::EncodedColumn

Version

0.00032

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak prng
CWE: CWE-338 / CWE-331 / CWE-330
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/28/2025 🔍
03/26/2025 +26 days 🔍
03/26/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/05/2025 +163 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: Robert Rothenberg
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-27551 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27551
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301396

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2025 13:22
Updated: 09/05/2025 16:27
Changes: 03/26/2025 13:22 (53), 09/05/2025 16:27 (1)
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