crypto-js: Insufficient Entropy in Cryptographic Secret Generation via Vulnerable CryptoJS Dependency Chain
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-71851
Summary
crypto-js: Insufficient Entropy in Cryptographic Secret Generation via Vulnerable CryptoJS Dependency Chain
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for crypto-js. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether crypto-js is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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