How severe is CVE-2015-8851?

CVE-2015-8851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8851?

CVE-2015-8851 affects Node-uuid Project Node-uuid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8851?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-8851 published?

CVE-2015-8851 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8851

CVE-2015-8851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Node-uuid Project Node-uuid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-331.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-331
Affected product: Node-uuid Project Node-uuid
Published: 2020-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8851?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2015-8851?: CVE-2015-8851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8851?: CVE-2015-8851 affects Node-uuid Project Node-uuid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-8851 published?: CVE-2015-8851 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:node-uuid_project:node-uuid:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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