CVE-2026-33891
node-forge: node-forge: Denial of Service via infinite loop in BigInteger.modInverse()
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 28, 2026
Updated · November 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the node-forge library, a JavaScript implementation of Transport Layer Security. This vulnerability, inherited from the bundled jsbn library, allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). When the BigInteger.modInverse() function is called with a zero value, it enters an infinite loop, causing the process to hang indefinitely and consume 100% of the CPU resources.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-606 · Unchecked Input for Loop Condition