CVE-2024-58036 Net::Dropbox::API 1.9 and earlier for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions
The Perl Net::Dropbox::API 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
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-58036?
CVE-2024-58036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in NORBU Net::Dropbox::API, published on 5 Apr 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Net::Dropbox::API 1.9 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions.
Specifically Net::Dropbox::API 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-2024-58036?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
perl-Net-Dropbox-API openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.900.0-2.1 |
Products include Norbu09 Net\.
How do I fix CVE-2024-58036?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2024-58036 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-58036 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-58036, GHSA-hx6m-xfx3-6p5x, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-58036, openSUSE-SU-2025:15187-1.