Jervis Has Weak Random for Timing Attack Mitigation
Vulnerability
Uses java.util.Random() which is not cryptographically secure.
Impact
If an attacker can predict the random delays, they may still be able to perform timing attacks.
Patches
Jervis will use SecureRandom for timing randomization.
Upgrade to Jervis 2.2.
Workarounds
None
References
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | net.gleske:jervis | < 2.2 | 2.2 |
References
- https://github.com/samrocketman/jervis/security/advisories/GHSA-c9q6-g3hr-8gww
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68704
- https://github.com/samrocketman/jervis/commit/c3981ff71de7b0f767dfe7b37a2372cb2a51974a
- https://github.com/samrocketman/jervis
- https://github.com/samrocketman/jervis/blob/157d2b63ffa5c4bb1d8ee2254950fd2231de2b05/src/main/groovy/net/gleske/jervis/tools/SecurityIO.groovy#L593-L594
- http://github.com/samrocketman/jervis/commit/c3981ff71de7b0f767dfe7b37a2372cb2a51974a
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-330- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
net.gleske:jervis- Disclosed
- 13.01.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-c9q6-g3hr-8gww - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: net.gleske:jervis
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 7
- First → latest
- 01.2026 01.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 6
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2026: 7
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