How severe is GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39?

GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 affects the following packages: paragonie/random_compat (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39?

Update paragonie/random_compat to 2.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for paragonie/random_compat, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 was published on May 17, 2024 and was last updated on December 2, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

random_compat Uses insecure CSPRNG

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘paragonie/random_compat

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Description

random_compat versions prior to 2.0 are affected by a security vulnerability related to the insecure usage of Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generators (CSPRNG). The affected versions use openssl_random_pseudo_bytes(), which may result in insufficient entropy and compromise the security of generated random numbers.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`paragonie/random_compat`	all versions	2.0`composer require paragonie/random_compat:^2.0`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for paragonie/random_compat, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update paragonie/random_compat to 2.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

random_compat versions prior to 2.0 are affected by a security vulnerability related to the insecure usage of Cryptographically Secure Pseudo-Random Number Generators (CSPRNG). The affected versions use openssl_random_pseudo_bytes(), which may result in insufficient entropy and compromise the security of generated random numbers.

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random_compat Uses insecure CSPRNGGHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39