PatchTheCVECVE-2016-15005: CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, al
CVE-2016-15005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting golf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, allowing an attacker to predict values and bypass CSRF protections with relatively few requests.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2022-12-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-15005?
golf: upgrade to 0.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-15005 being exploited?
CVE-2016-15005 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-15005 affect?
CVE-2016-15005 affects golf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, allowing an attacker to predict values and bypass CSRF protections with relatively few requests.
How urgent is CVE-2016-15005?
Priority 40/100. High severity