How severe is GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw?

GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw has a CVSS score of 5.3/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw?

GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw affects the following packages: stormpath/sdk (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw?

The records we use list no patched version of stormpath/sdk for GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw in my Packagist dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw 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-q8fc-v85f-78pw actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw 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-q8fc-v85f-78pw published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw was published on May 29, 2024 and was last updated on December 4, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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MEDIUM severity

stormpath/sdk uses Insecure Random Number GeneratorGHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw

MEDIUM

GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw is a medium-severity (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in stormpath/sdk. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Published

May 29, 2024

Updated

Dec 4, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Dec 4, 2024 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘stormpath/sdk

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The vulnerability pertains to the usage of an insecure random number generator (RNG) in the "stormpath-sdk-php" library. Specifically, the issue is present in the generation of UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) version 4 within the codebase.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`stormpath/sdk`	all versions	No fix

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for stormpath/sdk, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of stormpath/sdk for GHSA-q8fc-v85f-78pw. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
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

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