PatchTheCVECVE-2026-119187: Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript
CVE-2026-119187 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 forge.tls.createConnection(), TLS record processing, process() to process the relevant input or security decision. node-forge processed received TLS records recursively, consuming one JavaScript stack frame per record in a single input chunk. A remote peer could send thousands of small records toget
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-674 |
| Published | 2026-10-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-31 |
Last updated 2026-10-31 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119187 2026-10-30
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-119187 | Digitalbazaar Forge up to 1.4.0 TLS Record Processing forge.tls forge.tls.createConnection denial of service 2026-10-29
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119187 Forge: Denial of service in TLS record processing via call stack exhaustion 2026-10-29
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119187 Forge: Denial of service in TLS record processing via call stack exhaustion 2026-10-29
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-2026-119187?
forge: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-119187 being exploited?
CVE-2026-119187 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-2026-119187 affect?
CVE-2026-119187 affects forge. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to 1.4.1, the affected implementation used forge.tls.createConnection(), TLS record processing, process() to process the relevant inp
How urgent is CVE-2026-119187?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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