CVE-2026-118777: Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-118777?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-118777 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118777 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-2026-118777 affect?

CVE-2026-118777 affects forge. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the forge.http client stored cookie names and paths from Set-Cookie response headers in ordinary JavaScript objects. A mali

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-118777?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 4.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-118777 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) 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 forge.http client stored cookie names and paths from Set-Cookie response headers in ordinary JavaScript objects. A malicious server could use the cookie name __proto__ so that the attacker-controlled cookie path was written as a property on Object.prototype, or use inherited names such as constructor to modify Object. An empty

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
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 16:49 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-2026-118777 | digitalbazaar forge up to 1.4.0 forge.http prototype pollution 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-2026-118777?

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

Is CVE-2026-118777 being exploited?

CVE-2026-118777 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-2026-118777 affect?

CVE-2026-118777 affects forge. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the forge.http client stored cookie names and paths from Set-Cookie response headers in ordinary JavaScript objects. A mali

How urgent is CVE-2026-118777?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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