CVE-2026-33895

Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, Ed25519 signature verification accepts forged non-canonical signatures where the scalar S is not reduced modulo the group order (`S >= L`). A valid signature and its `S + L` variant both verify in forge, while Node.js `crypto.verify` (OpenSSL-backed) rejects the `S + L` variant, as defined by the specification. This class of signature malleability has been exploited in practice to bypass authentication and authorization logic (see CVE-2026-25793, CVE-2022-35961). Applications relying on signature uniqueness (i.e., dedup by signature bytes, replay tracking, signed-object canonicalization checks) may be bypassed. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.
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References () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-q67f-28xg-22rw - () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-q67f-28xg-22rw -

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Information

Published : 2026-03-27 21:17

Updated : 2026-03-31 20:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-33895

Mitre link : CVE-2026-33895

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33895


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CWE
CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature