CVE-2025-15618 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction versions through 0.01 for Perl uses an insecure secret key. Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction generates a secret key by using a MD5 hash of a single call to the built-in rand function, which is unsuitable for cryptographic use. This key is intended for encrypting credit card transaction data.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mock	Business\	\

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693 CWE-338

References

https://metacpan.org/dist/Business-OnlinePayment-StoredTransaction/source/lib/BuProduct
https://security.metacpan.org/patches/B/Business-OnlinePayment-StoredTransactionPatch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/31/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-15618?

CVE-2025-15618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction versions through 0.01 for Perl uses an insecure secret key. Business::OnlinePayment::StoredTransaction generates a secret key by using a MD5 hash of a singl...

How severe is CVE-2025-15618?

CVE-2025-15618 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15618?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mock Business\.