Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Net::Xero uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.
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Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:45:00 +0000

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Description Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Net::Xero uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.
Title Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions
Weaknesses CWE-338
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CPANSec

Published:

Updated: 2025-04-14T17:45:24.817Z

Reserved: 2025-03-26T14:00:56.418Z

Link: CVE-2024-56370

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-04-14T17:45:11.026Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2025-04-05T19:15:38.857

Modified: 2025-04-14T18:15:28.220

Link: CVE-2024-56370

cve-icon Redhat

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