CVE-2019-25061

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.

CVSS v3.1 NVD

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

CVSS v2.0 NVD

5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS

1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 79th percentile

Published

2022-05-18

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42170239/security-of-rand-in-ruby-compared-to-other-m…

Security advisories

• bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/blob/2855e8d7d8803dbb580ddd6cf13846394eb4530e/lib/ra…
• https://ruby-doc.org/core-3.1.2/Random.html
• advisories/GHSA-ggfx-h9xj-5v9c

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry