Vulnerability in Node-Uuid
CVE-2015-8851
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.
EPSS: 0.023 (81.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Node-uuid — versions before 1.4.4
- Node-uuid_project Node-uuid
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8851?
- CVE-2015-8851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Node-Uuid, classified under Insufficient Entropy. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-01-30.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8851?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-8851 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.