TEODESIAN Trog::TOTP up to 1.005 on Perl rand entropy

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A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in TEODESIAN Trog::TOTP up to 1.005 on Perl. Affected by this issue is the function rand. Executing a manipulation can lead to entropy. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46474. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in TEODESIAN Trog::TOTP up to 1.005 on Perl. This vulnerability affects the function rand. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a entropy vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-331. The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at metacpan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-46474 since 05/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 1.006 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• TEODESIAN

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• Trog::TOTP

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• 1.005

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