CVE-2022-23472

Use of insecure random number generator in Passeo

Description

Passeo is an open source python password generator. Versions prior to 1.0.5 rely on the python `random` library for random value selection. The python `random` library warns that it should not be used for security purposes due to its reliance on a non-cryptographically secure random number generator. As a result a motivated attacker may be able to guess generated passwords. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.5. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory python.org
Affected: ArjunSharda Passeo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ArjunSharda/Passeo/security/advisories/GHSA-mhhf-vgwh-fw9h third party advisory
https://github.com/ArjunSharda/Passeo/commit/8caa798b6bc4647dca59b2376204b6dc6176361a third party advisory patch
https://peps.python.org/pep-0506/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23472?
CVE-2022-23472 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23472?
To fix CVE-2022-23472, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23472 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23472?
CVE-2022-23472 affects ArjunSharda Passeo.
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