CVE-2026-4598 | jsrsasign up to 11.1.0 ext/jsbn2.js bnModInverse infinite loop (SNYK-JS-JSRSASIGN-15370938)
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A vulnerability was found in jsrsasign up to 11.1.0 . It has been rated as problematic . Affected by this issue is the function bnModInverse of the file ext/jsbn2.js . Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-4598 . Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
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✦ AI Summary· Claude Sonnet
VDB-352486 · CVE-2026-4598 · GCVE-0-2026-4598
JSRSASIGN UP TO 11.1.0 EXT/JSBN2.JS BNMODINVERSE INFINITE LOOP
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in jsrsasign up to 11.1.0. This affects the function bnModInverse of the file ext/jsbn2.js. Executing a manipulation can lead to infinite loop. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-4598. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in jsrsasign up to 11.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function bnModInverse of the file ext/jsbn2.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
Versions of the package jsrsasign before 11.1.1 are vulnerable to Infinite loop via the bnModInverse function in ext/jsbn2.js when the BigInteger.modInverse implementation receives zero or negative inputs, allowing an attacker to hang the process permanently by supplying such crafted values (e.g., modInverse(0, m) or modInverse(-1, m)).
The advisory is available at security.snyk.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-4598 since 03/22/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading to version 11.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
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jsrsasign
Version
11.0
11.1.0
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jsrsasign 11.1.1
Timelineinfo
03/22/2026 CVE reserved
03/23/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
03/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: SNYK-JS-JSRSASIGN-15370938
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-4598 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352486
Entryinfo
Created: 03/23/2026 07:14
Changes: 03/23/2026 07:14 (78)
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Cache ID: 99:5DD:101
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