Vulnerability Description
Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used pem.decode(), lib/pem.js, missing END line to process the relevant input or security decision. node-forge used polynomial-time regular expressions in pem.decode(), including when searching for a matching END line and parsing encapsulated headers. An unauthenticated attacker able to supply PEM input to any high-level parser could consume excessive CPU with a long malformed message and cause denial of service. This issue is fixed in version 1.4.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/412345db583cd28a9d23636d0d93e9f751
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/releases/tag/v1.4.1
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-7wch-p9px-956x
- https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-7wch-p9px-956x
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118779?
CVE-2026-118779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used pem.decode(), lib/pem.js, missing END line to proc...
How severe is CVE-2026-118779?
CVE-2026-118779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.