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It is suspected that uses of this API, if any exist, would likely not have used untrusted inputs in a vulnerable way.\n\n### Patches\nThe `forge.debug` API and related functions were removed in 1.0.0.\n\n### Workarounds\nDon't use the `forge.debug` API directly or indirectly with untrusted input.\n\n### References\n- https://www.huntr.dev/bounties/1-npm-node-forge/\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [forge](https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge).\n* Email us at support@digitalbazaar.com.","status":"published","published":"2022-01-08T00:22:42Z","modified":"2023-01-11T05:03:14Z","cwes":["CWE-1321"],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T14:36:12.361159Z"}],"nvd":[{"id":"CVE-2022-24773","description":"Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. 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