Summary
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 [email protected].
Impact
forge.util.setPath had a potential prototype pollution issue if called with untrusted keys. This API was not used by forge itself.
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.
Remediation advice
The forge.util.setPath API and related functions were removed in 0.10.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2? GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2 is a low-severity security vulnerability in node-forge (npm), affecting versions < 0.10.0. It is fixed in 0.10.0.
- Which versions of node-forge are affected by GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2? node-forge (npm) versions < 0.10.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2? Yes. GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2 is fixed in 0.10.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-WXGW-QJ99-44C2? Upgrade
node-forgeto 0.10.0 or later.