How severe is CVE-2020-36732?

CVE-2020-36732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36732?

CVE-2020-36732 affects Crypto-js Project Crypto-js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36732?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-36732 published?

CVE-2020-36732 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36732

CVE-2020-36732 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Crypto-js Project Crypto-js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Crypto-js Project Crypto-js
Published: 2023-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The crypto-js package before 3.2.1 for Node.js generates random numbers by concatenating the string "0." with an integer, which makes the output more predictable than necessary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36732?: The crypto-js package before 3.2.1 for Node.js generates random numbers by concatenating the string "0." with an integer, which makes the output more predictable than necessary.
How severe is CVE-2020-36732?: CVE-2020-36732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36732?: CVE-2020-36732 affects Crypto-js Project Crypto-js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36732 published?: CVE-2020-36732 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:crypto-js_project:crypto-js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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