random_compat Uses insecure CSPRNG
Priority LOW 38CWE-331Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
random_compat versions prior to 2.0 are affected by a security vulnerability related to the insecure usage of Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generators (CSPRNG). The affected versions use openssl_random_pseudo_bytes(), which may result in insufficient entropy and compromise the security of generated random numbers.
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed paragonie/random_compat (Packagist): 2.0
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | paragonie/random_compat (Packagist) | before 2.0 | 2.0 | Patch available | GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 |
- paragonie/random_compat (Packagist) Vendor— Affected before 2.0 Fixed in 2.0 Patch available GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 paragonie/random_compat (Packagist) Fixed in 2.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39
References
Sources
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