CVE-2026-118774: Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-118774?

forge: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-118774 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118774 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-118774 affect?

CVE-2026-118774 affects forge. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used certificate.verify(child), _verifySignature(), lib/x509.js to process the relevant input o

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-118774?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-118774 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting forge. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used certificate.verify(child), _verifySignature(), lib/x509.js to process the relevant input or security decision. node-forge selected RSA padding and RSASSA-PSS parameters from the issuer certificate rather than the child certificate being verified. A child labeled as RSASSA-PSS could therefore be acce

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2026-10-29
Last modified	2026-11-04

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: digitalbazaar

Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-29 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-04 14:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

digitalbazaar forge UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.1

Fixed in: 1.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forge || rpm -q forge || forge --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade forge

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade forge

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-118774 | DigitalBazaar Forge up to 1.4.0 Signature Verification lib/x509.js _verifySignature certificate validation 2026-10-29

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-118774?

forge: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-118774 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118774 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-118774 affect?

CVE-2026-118774 affects forge. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used certificate.verify(child), _verifySignature(), lib/x509.js to process the relevant input o

How urgent is CVE-2026-118774?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-118776 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript
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References

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