CVE-2026-8721
Perl passwords for encrypted files can be unexpectedly shortened, risking data access.
Halo Surface Signal: 2 out of 5 — less likely to be public-facing.
Crypt::OpenSSL::PKCS12 handles passwords incorrectly, allowing an external attacker to weaken security and easily guess credentials. This flaw could lead to the theft of sensitive private keys or certificates, resulting in unauthorized access to protected business information.