diem-project diem up to 116974edfb9a5b8bd69cb13586dc62bcdbb485ad dmString.php dmString::random weak prng

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in diem-project diem up to 116974edfb9a5b8bd69cb13586dc62bcdbb485ad. This issue affects the function dmString::random of the file dmCorePlugin/lib/basic/dmString.php. Performing a manipulation results in weak prng. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-112041. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in diem-project diem up to 116974edfb9a5b8bd69cb13586dc62bcdbb485ad. This affects the function dmString::random of the file dmCorePlugin/lib/basic/dmString.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak prng vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-338. The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-112041. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600.001 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. By approaching the search of inurl:dmCorePlugin/lib/basic/dmString.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak prng
CWE: CWE-338 / CWE-331 / CWE-330
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 458
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-112041 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-421689
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2026 11:57
Changes: 10/18/2026 11:57 (60)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: cnluminous
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #1008084: diem-project diem 116974edfb9a5b8bd69cb13586dc62bcdbb485ad Cryptographically Weak PRNG (by cnluminous)

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