otp-generator before v3.0.0 insecurely generates random one-time passwords
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | otp-generator | < 3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23451
- https://github.com/Maheshkumar-Kakade/otp-generator/issues/12
- https://github.com/Maheshkumar-Kakade/otp-generator/commit/b27de1ce439ae7f533cec26677e9698671275b70
- https://github.com/Maheshkumar-Kakade/otp-generator
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-OTPGENERATOR-1655480
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-330- Platform
- npm
- Package
otp-generator- Disclosed
- 26.07.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-6x93-h9g3-9phr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: otp-generator
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