CVE-2024-58036

5.5 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds No fix listed Other Library

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2025-04-05 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 08:14 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published: 2025-04-05 16:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 08:14 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-331
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

norbu09 net\ ≤ 1.9

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record