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CVE-2025-12816

Digitalbazaar Forge vulnerability

8.6 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.74%
  1. Published25 Nov 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Digitalbazaar Forge≤ 1.3.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-12816 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-12816 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.

How severe is CVE-2025-12816?

CVE-2025-12816 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-12816?

Affected products include Digitalbazaar Forge.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12816?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.