Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the node-forge library due to an infinite loop in the BigInteger.modInverse() function (inherited from the bundled jsbn library). When modInverse() is called with a zero value as input, the internal Extended Euclidean Algorithm enters an unreachable exit condition, causing the process to hang indefinitely and consume 100% CPU. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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First Time appeared Digitalbazaar
Digitalbazaar forge
Vendors & Products Digitalbazaar
Digitalbazaar forge

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Weaknesses CWE-606
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threat_severity

Important


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Description Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. Prior to version 1.4.0, a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the node-forge library due to an infinite loop in the BigInteger.modInverse() function (inherited from the bundled jsbn library). When modInverse() is called with a zero value as input, the internal Extended Euclidean Algorithm enters an unreachable exit condition, causing the process to hang indefinitely and consume 100% CPU. Version 1.4.0 patches the issue.
Title Forge has Denial of Service via Infinite Loop in BigInteger.modInverse() with Zero Input
Weaknesses CWE-835
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published: 2026-03-27T20:43:37.725Z

Updated: 2026-03-30T15:38:12.388Z

Reserved: 2026-03-24T15:10:05.682Z

Link: CVE-2026-33891

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-30T15:38:08.073Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-03-27T21:17:25.817

Modified: 2026-03-30T13:26:07.647

Link: CVE-2026-33891

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-03-27T20:43:37Z

Links: CVE-2026-33891 - Bugzilla