CVE-2024-57868

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLev Web\
PublishedApr 5, 2025
First seenApr 5, 2025

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
lev web\\ ≤ v ≤ 2.8—

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