CVE-2026-119189
node-forge: node-forge: Certificate validation bypass via unenforced path length constraints
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 30, 2026
Updated · November 2, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in node-forge. The certificate verification mechanism fails to enforce path length constraints on Certificate Authority (CA) certificates that lack a key usage extension. A remote attacker with control of a subordinate certificate can exploit this flaw by presenting a certificate chain that exceeds the intended depth. Consequently, applications may accept unauthorized certificates as valid, compromising the integrity and authenticity of secure communications.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.9CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE-295 · Improper Certificate Validation