CVE-2024-56370
Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 5, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the Net::Xero library to the latest version.
- Ensure the library uses a cryptographically secure random number generator.
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CVE Modified by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-331 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Apr. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-338 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/BAREFOOT/Data-Random-0.13/source/lib/Data/Random.pm#L537 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/ELLIOTT/Net-Xero-0.44/source/lib/Net/Xero.pm#L58 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/ELLIOTT/Net-Xero-0.44/source/lib/Net/Xero.pm#L9 Added Reference https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/rand Added Reference https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html