CVE-2026-33896

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.
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History

30 Mar 2026, 19:16

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References () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 - () https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-2328-f5f3-gj25 -

Information

Published : 2026-03-27 21:17

Updated : 2026-03-30 19:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-33896

Mitre link : CVE-2026-33896

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33896


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CWE
CWE-295

Improper Certificate Validation