CVE-2025-12816 Details
Description
An interpretation-conflict (CWE-436) vulnerability in node-forge versions 1.3.1 and earlier enables unauthenticated attackers to craft ASN.1 structures to desynchronize schema validations, yielding a semantic divergence that may bypass downstream cryptographic verifications and security decisions.
A vulnerability has been identified in the node-forge library, specifically in versions through 1.3.1. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate ASN.1 structures in a way that disrupts schema validations. The desynchronization can create semantic divergences that bypass critical cryptographic verifications and security decisions. The issue arises from the library's handling of optional fields in ASN.1 data, which can be exploited to skip or alter the interpretation of data that is vital for cryptographic integrity.
Users are advised to update to node-forge version 1.3.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 25, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/pull/1124 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfm-wpxj-wjgq | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521113 | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-forge | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-436 | Interpretation Conflict | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| digitalbazaar forge | <= 1.3.1 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 25, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Nov 25, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 25, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |