PatchTheCVECVE-2024-58041: Smolder versions through 1.51 for Perl uses insecure rand() function for cryptographic functions. Smolder 1.5
CVE-2024-58041 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting smolder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.1 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-338 |
| Published | 2026-02-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-58041?
smolder: upgrade to newer than 1.51. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-58041 being exploited?
CVE-2024-58041 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-58041 affect?
CVE-2024-58041 affects smolder. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 crypt
How urgent is CVE-2024-58041?
Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action