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CVE-2024-58041

9.1 · CRITICAL

Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions.

Published Feb 24, 2026CWE-338EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2024-58041 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 24, 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

Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions.

Smolder 1.51 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions.

Specifically Smolder::DB::Developer uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.

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/BAREFOOT/Data-Random-0.13/source/lib/Data/Random.pm#L537Refmetacpan.org/release/WONKO/Smolder-1.51/source/lib/Smolder/DB/Developer.pm#L221Refmetacpan.org/release/WONKO/Smolder-1.51/source/lib/Smolder/DB/Developer.pm#L5Refperldoc.perl.org/functions/randRefsecurity.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-58041?

CVE-2024-58041 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 24, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-58041?

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-2024-58041?

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-2024-58041?

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