Vulnerability Description
An interpretation-conflict (CWE-436) vulnerability in node-forge versions 1.3.1 and earlier enables unauthenticated attackers to craft ASN.1 structures to desynchronize schema validations, yielding a semantic divergence that may bypass downstream cryptographic verifications and security decisions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Digitalbazaar | Forge | <= 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forgeProduct
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/pull/1124Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfm-wpxj-wjgqExploitVendor Advisory
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-forgeProduct
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12816?
CVE-2025-12816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). An interpretation-conflict (CWE-436) vulnerability in node-forge versions 1.3.1 and earlier enables unauthenticated attackers to craft ASN.1 structures to desynchronize schema validations, yielding a ...
How severe is CVE-2025-12816?
CVE-2025-12816 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Digitalbazaar Forge.