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.
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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. | |
Title | Web::API 2.8 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions | |
Weaknesses | CWE-338 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: CPANSec
Published:
Updated: 2025-04-07T18:29:17.622Z
Reserved: 2025-03-26T14:00:56.441Z
Link: CVE-2024-57868

Updated: 2025-04-07T14:34:30.577Z

Status : Analyzed
Published: 2025-04-05T16:15:33.180
Modified: 2025-04-09T16:10:04.420
Link: CVE-2024-57868

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