CVE-2024-57854 Net::NSCA::Client versions through 0.009002 for Perl uses a poor random number generator
The Perl Net::NSCA::Client library uses a non-cryptographic random number generator, potentially weakening security for users relying on it for secure communications.
- 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-2024-57854?
CVE-2024-57854 is a critical vulnerability in DOUGDUDE Net::NSCA::Client, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-338
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57854?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dougdude Net\.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57854 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-57854 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-57854 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98r5-r223-6xwf.