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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/blob/2855e8d7d8803dbb580ddd6cf13846394eb4530e/lib/random_password_generator.rb#L23Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/pull/1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ruby-doc.org/core-3.1.2/Random.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42170239/security-of-rand-in-ruby-compared-to-other-methods/42170560Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/blob/2855e8d7d8803dbb580ddd6cf13846394eb4530e/lib/random_password_generator.rb#L23Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bvsatyaram/random_password_generator/pull/1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ruby-doc.org/core-3.1.2/Random.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42170239/security-of-rand-in-ruby-compared-to-other-methods/42170560Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 18, 2022
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified