Affected versions of node-uuid consistently fall back to using Math.random as an entropy source instead of crypto, which may result in guessable UUID's.
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for node-uuid (npm), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does node-uuid have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for node-uuid (npm), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-265q-28rp-chq5.
Which version of node-uuid should I use?
1.4.4 or later clears every advisory recorded for node-uuid (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check node-uuid before installing?
Search node-uuid in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=node-uuid. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 13:14 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2020-04-16. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.