CVE-2016-6485: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6485: The __construct function in Framework/Encryption/Crypt.php in Magento 2 uses the PHP rand function to gener...

The __construct function in Framework/Encryption/Crypt.php in Magento 2 uses the PHP rand function to generate a random number for the initialization vector, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by guessing the value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Magento 2 encryption code used PHP rand() to help generate an initialization vector. That weak randomness can make protected data easier to predict or attack. The public bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or confirmed exploitation, so urgency depends on whether your Magento 2 deployment contains this code. Exposure is most likely in Magento 2 deployments or forks containing the vulnerable Framework/Encryption/Crypt.php implementation. Exact affected versions are not stated in the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted technical risk review, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize confirmation for internet-facing Magento 2 commerce systems because cryptographic weaknesses can affect sensitive business data. Mitigation focus: Inventory Magento 2 deployments and forks.; Check vendor guidance and Magento pull request 15017 for remediation direction.; Upgrade or apply the vendor-provided fix if your version is affected..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 1, 2017, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/magento/magento2/pull/15017CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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