CVE-2024-56370

MEDIUM

Net::Xero <= 0.44 - Insufficient Entropy via rand() Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (5)

Core 5

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 20.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-331 CWE-338
Status published
Products (1)
ELLIOTT/Net::Xero < 0.44
Published Apr 05, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026