Prototype Pollution in node-forge util.setPath API
Impact
forge.util.setPath had a potential prototype pollution issue if called with untrusted keys. This API was not used by forge itself.
Patches
The forge.util.setPath API and related functions were removed in 0.10.0.
Workarounds
Don't call forge.util.setPath directly or indirectly with untrusted keys.
References
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEFORGE-598677
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-7720
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in forge.
- Email us at support@digitalbazaar.com.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | node-forge | < 0.10.0 | 0.10.0 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- npm
- Package
node-forge- Disclosed
- 08.01.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wxgw-qj99-44c2 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: node-forge
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 15
- First → latest
- 09.2020 03.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 9
- Medium 3
- Low 3
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 7
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 3
- 2026: 4
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