CVE-2019-25061: The random_password_generator (aka RandomPasswordGenerator) gem through 1.0.0 for Ruby uses Kernel#rand to gen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-25061?

random password generator: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-25061 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-25061 affect?

CVE-2019-25061 affects random password generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The random_password_generator (aka RandomPasswordGenerator) gem through 1.0.0 for Ruby uses Kernel#rand to generate passwords, which, due to its cyclic nature, can facilitate password prediction.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-25061?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-25061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting random password generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The random_password_generator (aka RandomPasswordGenerator) gem through 1.0.0 for Ruby uses Kernel#rand to generate passwords, which, due to its cyclic nature, can facilitate password prediction.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-335
Published	2022-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: random password generator project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-18 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

random password generator project random password generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy random-password-generator || rpm -q random-password-generator || random-password-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade random-password-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade random-password-generator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25061?

random password generator: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25061 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25061 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-2019-25061 affect?

CVE-2019-25061 affects random password generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The random_password_generator (aka RandomPasswordGenerator) gem through 1.0.0 for Ruby uses Kernel#rand to generate passwords, which, due to its cyclic nature, can facilitate password prediction.

How urgent is CVE-2019-25061?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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