CVE-2024-56370
MEDIUMDescription
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.
How to fix
No published remediation has been found for this vulnerability's affected products yet.
Mitigation guidance may be in the linked vendor advisories in the References section below.
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CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 25% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-331 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2008-1447 | Medium | 6.8 | 95% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2018-18326 | High | 7.5 | 54% | - | - |
| CVE-2018-15812 | High | 7.5 | 47% | - | - |
| CVE-2023-38357 | Medium | 5.3 | 5.3% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2015-3405 | High | 7.5 | 5.3% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2008-2108 | Critical | 9.8 | 4.3% | - | Fix |
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