MEDIUM
CVE-2020-36732
CWE-330Published: June 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-36732 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
crypto-js_project1 product(s)
crypto-js
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/issues/254Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/issues/256Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CRYPTOJS-548472Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/issues/254Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/brix/crypto-js/issues/256Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CRYPTOJS-548472Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-36732
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-330
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 12, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-330)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-36732 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.