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vulnerabilityCVE-2026-33896
Name
CVE-2026-33896
Source
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Description
Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, `pki.verifyCertificateChain()` does not enforce RFC 5280 basicConstraints requirements when an intermediate certificate lacks both the `basicConstraints` and `keyUsage` extensions. This allows any leaf certificate (without these extensions) to act as a CA and sign other certificates, which node-forge will accept as valid. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.
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Workaround
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Analysis#


Affected Component
Analysis
forge
Exploitable

Vulnerability Ratings#


7.4
CVSSv31
9.1
CVSSv31
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