CVE-2026-74885: jahlives openssl_encrypt

CVSS 9.3 (critical) · published 2026-08-17

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored modules and corrupting audit trails. Additionally, a race condition exists between module hiding and import hook installation where another thread could re-import blocked modules in multi-threaded environments.

Affected products (NVD): jahlives openssl_encrypt

Fixed in (NVD): 1.4.0

Weakness: CWE-117

Source: NVD CVE-2026-74885

References

• https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-43r4-3hf9-m84q
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-condition

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