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.
References (5)
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0031
EPSS Percentile
54.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-331
CWE-338
Status
published
Products (1)
lev/web\
< 2.8
Published
Apr 05, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026