Vulnerability in Elliott Net::xero
CVE-2024-56370
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.
EPSS: 0.003 (25.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Elliott Net::xero — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-56370?
- CVE-2024-56370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elliott Net::xero, classified under Insufficient Entropy. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-04-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-56370?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.