random_compat Uses insecure CSPRNG
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 software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | paragonie/random_compat | < 2.0 | 2.0 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-331- Platform
- Composer
- Package
paragonie/random_compat- Disclosed
- 17.05.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-3fmq-x9q6-wm39 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: paragonie/random_compat
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