# github.com/Masterminds/goutils@v1.1.1 security report (Go)

- Verdict: **Needs review** (risk level: medium)
- Scanned: 2026-10-05T19:10:20.000Z
- Files reviewed: 4
- Findings: 1 medium, 1 low severity findings
- Report: https://security.togoder.click/go/github.com/Masterminds/goutils
- Source: Togoder Security (https://security.togoder.click), AI source-code review

## 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

### [medium] Insecure randomness

Finding ID: `NPS-0AFB34B6E0AB`

File: `randomstringutils.go:27`

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.

### [low] Predictable seed / global state

Finding ID: `NPS-08B827E1A396`

File: `randomstringutils.go:27`

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

- `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

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