How serious is CVE-2024-58040?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 out of 10, classified as CRITICAL severity. No public exploit code has been identified yet.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-58040?

CVE-2024-58040 affects qwer crypt\. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2024-58040?

To remediate CVE-2024-58040, check for security patches from qwer. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2024-58040

Critical

|9.1

No Exploit

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially decrypt sensitive information because the encryption relies on a weak random number generator, making it predictable. It affects users of the Crypt::RandomEncryption module in Perl version 0.01, so anyone using this specific version for encryption is at risk.

Technical Description

Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$6,000($5K-$15K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 160 days

Quick Information

Published

Sep 30, 2025

6 months ago

Last Modified

Mar 9, 2026

29 days ago

Vendor

qwer

Product

crypt\