CVE-2019-25061 — Insecure PRNG use in random_password_generator —...
HIGH
Insecure PRNG use in random_password_generator
Published May 19, 2022Updated November 8, 2023Source: osv
Summary
The random_password_generator (aka RandomPasswordGenerator) gem through 1.0.0 for Ruby uses Kernel#rand to generate passwords, which, due to its cyclic nature, can facilitate password prediction.
Advisory Timeline
- First published May 19, 2022 (1607 days ago).
- Last revised November 8, 2023 — 538 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: rubygems (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| random_password_generator | rubygems | 0.0.1, 0.0.2, 0.0.3, 0.0.4 (+2 more) | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-330Use of Insufficiently Random ValuesMITRE
- CWE-335
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25061ADVISORY
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/pull/1WEB
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generatorPACKAGE
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/blob/2855e8d7d8803dbb580ddd6cf13846394eb4530e/lib/random_password_generator.rb#L23WEB
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/random_password_generator/CVE-2019-25061.ymlWEB
- https://ruby-doc.org/core-3.1.2/Random.htmlWEB
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42170239/security-of-rand-in-ruby-compared-to-other-methods/42170560WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2019-25061?
- Insecure PRNG use in random_password_generator This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.5/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2019-25061?
- CVE-2019-25061 affects random_password_generator. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2019-25061 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
7.5
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
Also Known As
GHSA-ggfx-h9xj-5v9c
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