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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| NORBU | Net::Dropbox::API | <= 1.9 |
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/BAREFOOT/Data-Random-0.13/source/lib/Data/Random.pm#L537Product
- https://metacpan.org/release/NORBU/Net-Dropbox-API-1.9/source/lib/Net/Dropbox/API.pm#L11Product
- https://metacpan.org/release/NORBU/Net-Dropbox-API-1.9/source/lib/Net/Dropbox/API.pm#L385Product
- https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/randProduct
- https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.htmlProduct
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 5, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed