Vulnerability Description
Crypt::Sodium::XS module versions prior to 0.000042, for Perl, include a vulnerable version of libsodium libsodium <= 1.0.20 or a version of libsodium released before December 30, 2025 contains a vulnerability documented as CVE-2025-69277 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69277 . The libsodium vulnerability states: In atypical use cases involving certain custom cryptography or untrusted data to crypto_core_ed25519_is_valid_point, mishandles checks for whether an elliptic curve point is valid because it sometimes allows points that aren't in the main cryptographic group. 0.000042 includes a version of libsodium updated to 1.0.20-stable, released January 3, 2026, which includes a fix for the vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iamb | Crypt\ | < 0.000042, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://00f.net/2025/12/30/libsodium-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jedisct1/libsodium/commit/ad3004ec8731730e93fcfbbc824e67eadc1Patch
- https://metacpan.org/dist/Crypt-Sodium-XS/changesProductRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15444?
CVE-2025-15444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Crypt::Sodium::XS module versions prior to 0.000042, for Perl, include a vulnerable version of libsodium libsodium <= 1.0.20 or a version of libsodium released before December 30, 2025 contains a vul...
How severe is CVE-2025-15444?
CVE-2025-15444 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iamb Crypt\.