CVE-2021-23451 Insecure Randomness
Insecure random number generation in the otp-generator library allows attackers to brute-force one-time passwords and potentially take over accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-23451?
CVE-2021-23451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in otp-generator, published on 25 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The package otp-generator before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Randomness due to insecure generation of random one-time passwords, which may allow a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-330
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23451?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including otp-generator. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
otp-generator npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
otp-generator npm | All versions | 3.0.0 |
Products include Otp-Generator Project Otp-Generator.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23451?
Upgrade otp-generator to 3.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2021-23451 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23451 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x93-h9g3-9phr.