CVE-2015-8851

nodejs-node-uuid: insecure entropy source - Math.random()

Published Jan 30, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-0358 node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-265q-28rp-chq5 Insecure Entropy Source - Math.random() in node-uuid
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Oct 7, 2026, 8:07 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2020, 9:15 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 9:16 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 30, 2016, 12:00 AM