CVE-2024-58041
CVE-2024-58041 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wonko Smolder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-338.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55433
- Weakness: CWE-338
- Affected product: Wonko Smolder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions. Smolder 1.51 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Smolder::DB::Developer uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58041?
- Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions. Smolder 1.51 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cryptographically secure, for cryptographic functions. Specifically Smolder::DB::Developer uses the Data::Random library which specifically states that it is "Useful mostly for test programs". Data::Random uses the rand() function.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58041?
- CVE-2024-58041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-58041 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-58041?
- CVE-2024-58041 affects Wonko Smolder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-58041?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-58041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-58041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55433.
- When was CVE-2024-58041 published?
- CVE-2024-58041 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/BAREFOOT/Data-Random-0.13/source/lib/Data/Random.pm#L537
- https://metacpan.org/release/WONKO/Smolder-1.51/source/lib/Smolder/DB/Developer.pm#L221
- https://metacpan.org/release/WONKO/Smolder-1.51/source/lib/Smolder/DB/Developer.pm#L5
- https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/rand
- https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wonko:smolder:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*
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