CVE-2026-33896

Published: Mar 27, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 27, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: none

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, `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.

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
0,0002
Percentile
0,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 2 Days)

295

Improper Certificate Validation

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Authentication
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Mobile, Not Technology-Specific, Web Based
View CWE Details
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/2e492832fb252…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/2e492832fb25227e6b647cbe1ac981c12…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/…
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25