CVE-2026-33891
HIGHForge has Denial of Service via Infinite Loop in BigInteger.modInverse() with Zero Input
Title source: cnaDescription
Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the node-forge library due to an infinite loop in the BigInteger.modInverse() function (inherited from the bundled jsbn library). When modInverse() is called with a zero value as input, the internal Extended Euclidean Algorithm enters an unreachable exit condition, causing the process to hang indefinitely and consume 100% CPU. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.
References (10)
Core 10
Core References
X_Refsource_Confirm x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-5m6q-g25r-mvwx
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https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/commit/9bb8d67b99d17e4ebb5fd7596cd699e11f25d023
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:13826
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24761
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24762
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:9742
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33891
Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2452450
Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34342
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0060
EPSS Percentile
45.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-606
CWE-835
Status
published
Products (3)
digitalbazaar/forge
< 1.3.3
digitalbazaar/forge
< 1.4.0
npm/node-forge
0 - 1.4.0npm
Published
Mar 27, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 29, 2026