Summary
Togoder Security scanned the Go package github.com/Masterminds/goutils@v1.1.1 on Oct 5, 2026. An AI review of 4 source files produced 1 medium, 1 low severity findings. The overall verdict is medium: the findings flag risky but common patterns (dynamic code, unsafe defaults, broad file or network access) rather than confirmed malware.
Findings 2
Insecure randomness
NPS-0AFB34B6E0AB
The package uses math/rand (a non-cryptographic PRNG) for generating random strings. This is suitable for non-security purposes but should not be used for secrets, tokens, or cryptographic material because it is predictable and can be seeded deterministically.
Predictable seed / global state
NPS-08B827E1A396
A global *rand.Rand instance is initialized with a time-based seed (time.Now().UnixNano()) at package initialization. This seed is predictable and the global instance is shared, which can lead to reproducibility across processes and potential predictability of generated values.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| randomstringutils.go | medium | The code is not malicious but uses insecure randomness (math/rand) that is unsuitable for cryptographic purposes and may be predictable. |
| cryptorandomstringutils.go | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| stringutils.go | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| wordutils.go | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
Scanned versions of github.com/Masterminds/goutils
| Version | Verdict | Files | Scanned |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.1.1 | Needs review | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is github.com/Masterminds/goutils safe to use?
No confirmed malware was found in github.com/Masterminds/goutils@v1.1.1, but the review flagged 1 medium, 1 low severity findings for risky patterns worth checking before you rely on it.
Does github.com/Masterminds/goutils contain malware?
No malware was identified in github.com/Masterminds/goutils@v1.1.1 when Togoder Security scanned it on Oct 5, 2026. A new version can still introduce malicious code, so scan the exact versions in your lockfile.
How was github.com/Masterminds/goutils checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published Go package and had an AI model read its 4 source files, looking for install scripts, credential access, network exfiltration, obfuscation, backdoors and crypto-wallet theft. The results are cached by file hash and shown here.
How do I scan github.com/Masterminds/goutils together with the rest of my dependencies?
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