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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-118776?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-118776 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118776 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-2026-118776 affect?

CVE-2026-118776 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 decipher.finish(), CBC and ECB modes, PKCS#7 padding to process the relevant input or secu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-118776?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-118776 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 decipher.finish(), CBC and ECB modes, PKCS#7 padding to process the relevant input or security decision. node-forge validated only the final byte of PKCS#7 padding during CBC and ECB decryption and accepted zero, oversized, or mismatched padding bytes. Malformed ciphertext could consequently 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 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-354
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 16:52 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-2026-118776 | Digital Bazaar forge up to 1.4.0 PKCS#7 Padding decipher.finish input 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-2026-118776?

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

Is CVE-2026-118776 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118776 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-2026-118776 affect?

CVE-2026-118776 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 decipher.finish(), CBC and ECB modes, PKCS#7 padding to process the relevant input or secu

How urgent is CVE-2026-118776?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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