CVE-2021-23566

4.0 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The package nanoid from 3.0.0 and before 3.1.31 are vulnerable to Information Exposure via the valueOf() function which allows to reproduce the last id generated.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-01-14 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:38 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-01-14 20:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:38 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-704
Record status: Modified

Affected

Nanoid Project Nanoid < 3.1.31

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.0

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record