CVE-2024-56370 Net::Xero 0.044 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions
The Net::Xero Perl library uses insecure random number generation for cryptographic functions, potentially allowing attackers to predict tokens or keys.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-56370?
CVE-2024-56370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ELLIOTT Net::Xero, published on 5 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56370?
How do I fix CVE-2024-56370?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56370 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-56370 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56370 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h236-32wj-mg7x.