Forge: X.509 basicConstraints bypass in verifyCertificateChain() via deprecated extension OIDs 2.5.29.10 and 2.5.29.13
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-119190
Summary
Forge: X.509 basicConstraints bypass in verifyCertificateChain() via deprecated extension OIDs 2.5.29.10 and 2.5.29.13
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for node-forge. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 16% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether node-forge is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.2%; percentile: 16%.
Sources
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