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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Digitalbazaar Forge
cpe:2.3:a:digitalbazaar:forge:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— |
<= 1.3.1
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References 6
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge
cret@cert.org
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/pull/1124
cret@cert.org
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfm-wpxj-wjgq
cret@cert.org
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113
cret@cert.org
https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-forge
cret@cert.org
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113
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