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CVE-2024-57854

9.1 · CRITICAL

Net::NSCA::Client versions through 0.009002 for Perl uses a poor random number generator.

Published Mar 5, 2026CWE-338EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2024-57854 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Net::NSCA::Client versions through 0.009002 for Perl uses a poor random number generator.

Version v0.003 switched to use Data::Rand::Obscure instead of Crypt::Random for generation of a random initialisation vectors.

Data::Rand::Obscure uses Perl's built-in rand() function, which is not suitable for cryptographic functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refmetacpan.org/release/DOUGDUDE/Net-NSCA-Client-0.009002/source/lib/Net/NSCA/Client/InitialPacket.pm#L119Refpatch-diff.githubusercontent.com/raw/dougwilson/perl5-net-nsca-client/pull/2.patchRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/05/1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57854?

CVE-2024-57854 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-57854?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-57854?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-57854?

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