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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
References 3
https://metacpan.org/dist/Business-OnlinePayment-StoredTransaction/source/lib/B…
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
https://security.metacpan.org/patches/B/Business-OnlinePayment-StoredTransactio…
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/31/7
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108