Is CVE-2024-58041 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-58041 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-58041 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-58041 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-58041?

CVE-2024-58041 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.03%.

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-58041

CWE-338Published: February 24, 2026· Updated: Feb 24, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.1th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-58041 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.