CVE-2026-119191: Forge (also called node-forge) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-119191?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-119191 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119191 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-2026-119191 affect?

CVE-2026-119191 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 asn1.fromDer(), BIT STRING decoding, maxDepth to process the relevant input or security de

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-119191?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-119191 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 asn1.fromDer(), BIT STRING decoding, maxDepth to process the relevant input or security decision. node-forge decoded ASN.1 stored inside BIT STRING values without consistently applying the configured maxDepth limit and recursively retained copies at each nesting level. Crafted DER containing nested

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 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-674
Published	2026-10-29
Last modified	2026-10-31

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

Last updated 2026-10-31 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-29 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-31 00:41 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

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119191 2026-10-30
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-119191 | Digital Bazaar Forge up to 1.4.0 Bit String Decoding asn1.fromDer memory allocation 2026-10-29
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119191 Forge: ASN.1 resource exhaustion via BIT STRING decoding in asn1.fromDer 2026-10-29
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119191 Forge: ASN.1 resource exhaustion via BIT STRING decoding in asn1.fromDer 2026-10-29

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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-2026-119191?

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

Is CVE-2026-119191 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119191 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-2026-119191 affect?

CVE-2026-119191 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 asn1.fromDer(), BIT STRING decoding, maxDepth to process the relevant input or security de

How urgent is CVE-2026-119191?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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