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CVE-2019-25061

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  • Published2022-05-18
  • WeaknessCWE-335

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Description

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.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2022-05-1811:15CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

OSV · NVD
random_password_generator
BranchAffectedFixed in
1.0≤ 1.0.0no fix published
Random password generator project random password generator
BranchAffectedFixed in
1.0≤ 1.0.0no fix published

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Fix

No fix published by the sources we read yet. NVD record

Detection

Nuclei template
none so far
ProjectDiscovery
Exploit-DB
no entry
Exploit-DB
Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2022-05-18
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-ggfx-h9xj-5v9c

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2019-25061 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-25061 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-11-08, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-25061?

CVE-2019-25061 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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