CVE-2024-57868 | BDVDB-2026-273627 Detail
LEVWeb::API
Description#
Web::API 2.8 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Web::API uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.
Impact#
Per CVSS v3.1: confidentiality impact low, integrity impact low, availability impact low. Attack vector: network.
Weaknesses#
References#
- https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/rand
- https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html
- https://metacpan.org/release/BAREFOOT/Data-Random-0.13/source/lib/Data/Random.pm#L537
- https://metacpan.org/dist/Web-API/source/lib/Web/API.pm#L20
- https://metacpan.org/dist/Web-API/source/lib/Web/API.pm#L348
Exploit#
No public exploit known
History#
- Version 1Record published in the CVE List.
- Version 2Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.