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Vulnerable Library - uuid-9.0.0.tgz

RFC4122 (v1, v4, and v5) UUIDs

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/uuid/-/uuid-9.0.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/uuid/package.json

Found in HEAD commit: 9c9e5df7acd65a26dc1f5256103404fe1fdde6c3

Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Severity CVSS Dependency Type Fixed in (uuid version) Remediation Possible**
CVE-2026-41907 Critical 9.8 uuid-9.0.0.tgz Direct https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v11.1.1,https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v12.0.1,https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v13.0.1
CVE-2026-41988 Low 3.2 uuid-9.0.0.tgz Direct 14.0.0

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

CVE-2026-41907

Vulnerable Library - uuid-9.0.0.tgz

RFC4122 (v1, v4, and v5) UUIDs

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/uuid/-/uuid-9.0.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/uuid/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

  • uuid-9.0.0.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 9c9e5df7acd65a26dc1f5256103404fe1fdde6c3

Found in base branch: alpha

Vulnerability Details

uuid is for the creation of RFC9562 (formerly RFC4122) UUIDs. Prior to 14.0.0, v3, v5, and v6 accept external output buffers but do not reject out-of-range writes (small buf or large offset). This allows silent partial writes into caller-provided buffers. This vulnerability is fixed in 14.0.0.

Publish Date: 2026-04-24

URL: CVE-2026-41907

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics:

  • Exploitability Metrics:
    • Attack Vector: Network
    • Attack Complexity: Low
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Scope: Unchanged
  • Impact Metrics:
    • Confidentiality Impact: High
    • Integrity Impact: High
    • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq

Release Date: 2026-04-24

Fix Resolution: https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v11.1.1,https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v12.0.1,https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid.git - v13.0.1

⛑️ Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.

CVE-2026-41988

Vulnerable Library - uuid-9.0.0.tgz

RFC4122 (v1, v4, and v5) UUIDs

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/uuid/-/uuid-9.0.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/uuid/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

  • uuid-9.0.0.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 9c9e5df7acd65a26dc1f5256103404fe1fdde6c3

Found in base branch: alpha

Vulnerability Details

uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue.

Publish Date: 2026-04-23

URL: CVE-2026-41988

CVSS 3 Score Details (3.2)

Base Score Metrics:

  • Exploitability Metrics:
    • Attack Vector: Local
    • Attack Complexity: High
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Scope: Changed
  • Impact Metrics:
    • Confidentiality Impact: None
    • Integrity Impact: Low
    • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2026-04-23

Fix Resolution: 14.0.0

⛑️ Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.


⛑️Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.

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