NORBU Net::Dropbox::API up to 1.9 on Perl Data::random weak prng

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in NORBU Net::Dropbox::API up to 1.9 on Perl. The impacted element is the function Data::random. Performing a manipulation results in weak prng. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-58036. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NORBU Net::Dropbox::API up to 1.9 on Perl. This affects the function Data::random. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak prng vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-338. The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE 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.

The weakness was shared by Robert Rothenberg. It is possible to read the advisory at perldoc.perl.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-58036 since 03/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Weak prng
CWE: CWE-338 / CWE-331 / CWE-330
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Remote: Yes

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03/26/2025 🔍
04/05/2025 +9 days 🔍
04/05/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/05/2025 +153 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: perldoc.perl.org
Researcher: Robert Rothenberg
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-58036 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-58036
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-303519

Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2025 18:36
Updated: 09/05/2025 16:27
Changes: 04/05/2025 18:36 (56), 09/05/2025 16:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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