Smolder 1.51 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions.
Specifically Smolder::DB::Developer 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 | Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions. Smolder 1.51 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Smolder::DB::Developer uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function. | |
| Title | Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-338 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: CPANSec
Published:
Updated: 2026-02-24T16:41:35.824Z
Reserved: 2025-03-26T14:00:56.432Z
Link: CVE-2024-58041
Updated: 2026-02-24T16:40:05.258Z
Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-02-24T00:16:17.820
Modified: 2026-02-24T18:29:32.403
Link: CVE-2024-58041
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Updated: 2026-02-24T09:54:30Z