Vulnerability in Lev Web\
CVE-2024-57868
Web::API 2.8 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Web::API 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 (20.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Lev Web\ — versions \
- Lev Web::api — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e (Product)
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e (Product)
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e (Product)
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e (Product)
- 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-57868?
- CVE-2024-57868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lev Web\, classified under Insufficient Entropy. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-04-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-57868?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.