# CVE-2013-6386: Drupal 6.x before 6.29 and 7.x before 7.24 uses the PHP mt\_rand function to generate random numbers, which uses predictable seeds and allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-12-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Drupal 6.x before 6.29 and 7.x before 7.24 uses the PHP mt_rand function to generate random numbers, which uses predictable seeds and allows remote attackers to predict security strings and bypass intended restrictions via a brute force attack.

## What to do

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/56148
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2828
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/4
- https://drupal.org/SA-CORE-2013-003
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2804

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