CVE-2024-58036

Net::Dropbox::API 1.9 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: April 5, 2025 at 04:06 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 08:14 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsNet::dropbox::api.NET

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

Net::Dropbox::API 1.9 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Net::Dropbox::API uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v ≤ 1.9

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (5)

RelatedProduct
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/rand
RelatedTechnical DescriptionProduct
Source: 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

5.5MEDIUMCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-331CWE-338

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