CVE-2024-58040

CRITICAL

Published Sep 30, 2025 Modified Mar 9, 2026 CWE-331 CWE-338

Description

Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-331 CWE-331

CWE-338 CWE-338

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
qwer	crypt\	All

References

Other References

https://metacpan.org/release/QWER/Crypt-RandomEncryption-0.01/source/lib/Crypt/RandomEncryption.pm#L33 https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/rand https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-58040? +

Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-58040? +

CVE-2024-58040 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-58040? +

CVE-2024-58040 affects products from qwer, specifically: crypt\. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-58040? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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