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.
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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. | |
Title | Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions | |
Weaknesses | CWE-338 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: CPANSec
Published: 2025-04-05T18:26:22.102Z
Updated: 2025-04-14T17:45:24.817Z
Reserved: 2025-03-26T14:00:56.418Z
Link: CVE-2024-56370

Updated: 2025-04-14T17:45:11.026Z

Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2025-04-05T19:15:38.857
Modified: 2025-04-14T18:15:28.220
Link: CVE-2024-56370

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