Disclosure summary
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-331
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2015-8851
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| node-uuid_project | node-uuid | * {"versionEndExcluding":"1.4.4"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- bugzilla.redhat.com — Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- github.com — Patch
- nodesecurity.io — Third Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com — Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- github.com — Patch
- nodesecurity.io — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2020-01-30T16:15:14-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T17:16:59-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:30:34-04:00