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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/2e492832fb25227e6b647cbe1ac981c123171e90 | Patch |
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 | Vendor Advisory Exploit |
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 | Vendor Advisory Exploit |
Configurations
History
14 Apr 2026, 01:13
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/2e492832fb25227e6b647cbe1ac981c123171e90 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 - Vendor Advisory, Exploit | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:digitalbazaar:forge:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
| First Time |
Digitalbazaar
Digitalbazaar forge |
30 Mar 2026, 19:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 - |
27 Mar 2026, 21:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-03-27 21:17
Updated : 2026-04-14 01:13
NVD link : CVE-2026-33896
Mitre link : CVE-2026-33896
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33896
JSON object : View
Products Affected
digitalbazaar
- forge
CWE
CWE-295
Improper Certificate Validation
