High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 30, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-8851
CVE-2015-8851
Description
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
node-uuidnpm | < 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 |
Affected products
3- node-uuid/node-uuidv5Range: before 1.4.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da000dnvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-265q-28rp-chq5ghsaADVISORY
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/93nvdThird Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8851ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/issues/108ghsaWEB
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/issues/122ghsaWEB
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/93ghsaWEB
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