CVE-2026-33891

Published: Mar 27, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 27, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high

Description

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Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the node-forge library due to an infinite loop in the BigInteger.modInverse() function (inherited from the bundled jsbn library). When modInverse() is called with a zero value as input, the internal Extended Euclidean Algorithm enters an unreachable exit condition, causing the process to hang indefinitely and consume 100% CPU. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0004
Percentile
0,1th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 2 Days)

835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Availability
Potential Impacts:
Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory) Dos: Amplification
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/9bb8d67b99d17…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/9bb8d67b99d17e4ebb5fd7596cd699e11…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-5m6q-g25r-mvwx