GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x: Duplicate Advisory Uuid: Missing Buffer Bounds Check Vulnerability

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CVSS 3.2
CWE-670
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x is a LOW (CVSS 3.2) uuid: missing buffer bounds check vulnerability (CWE-670: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves uuid: missing buffer bounds check in v3/v5/v6 when buf is provided. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.0.0.

GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.2
CWE Classification CWE-670: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

uuid fixed: 14.0.0 
npm install uuid@14.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls uuid

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls uuid

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls uuid command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-670: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation, where the code contains a control flow path that does not reflect the algorithm that the path is intended to implement, leading to incorrect behavior any time this path is navigated. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Advisory 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.

GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
uuid
npm/uuid
npm
< 14.0.0
14.0.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid/security/advisories/GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq
NVD — GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41988
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/uuidjs/uuid/commit/3d2c5b0342f0fcb52a5ac681c3d47c13e7444b34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x?
GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving uuid: Missing buffer bounds check in v3/v5/v6 when buf is provided under CWE-670: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.0.0 across affected packages: uuid.
What version fixes GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x?
Upgrading to 14.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is uuid affected?
Yes, uuid is affected in releases prior to 14.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 14.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x?
GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x?
GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x is classified under CWE-670: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation (The code contains a control flow path that does not reflect the algorithm that the path is intended to implement, leading to incorrect behavior any time this path is navigated.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qmq6-f8pr-cx5x?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls uuid'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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