# CVE-2024-58036: libnet-dropbox-api-perl: Net::Dropbox::API 1.9 and earlier for Perl uses the rand() function as the default source of entropy, which is not cr...

CVE-2024-58036 is fixed in libnet-dropbox-api-perl on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-58036 (version 1.9-3), released April 5, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-58036
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0030
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 5, 2025

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libnet-dropbox-api-perl Debian 14 | 1.9-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-58036](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-58036.md) | Apr 5, 2025 |

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