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.

Affected Packages

RubyGems random_password_generator

Affected versions: 0 (last affected: 1.0.0)

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-25061

Key Information

GHSA ID

GHSA-ggfx-h9xj-5v9c

Published

May 19, 2022 12:00 AM

Last Modified

May 31, 2022 11:27 PM

CVSS Score

7.5 /10

Primary Ecosystem

RubyGems

Primary Package

random_password_generator

GitHub Reviewed

✓ Yes

Dataset

Last updated: July 1, 2025 6:26 AM

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