CVE-2024-58040 Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl uses insecure rand() function during encryption
The Perl Crypt::RandomEncryption library uses an insecure random number generator, potentially allowing attackers to predict encryption keys and decrypt data.
- 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-2024-58040?
CVE-2024-58040 is a critical vulnerability in QWER Crypt::RandomEncryption, published on 29 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-58040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qwer Crypt\.
How do I fix CVE-2024-58040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-58040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-58040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-58040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fwq-4gv2-9v92.