CVE-2026-74891: jahlives openssl_encrypt

CVSS 9.8 (critical) · published 2026-08-17

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.

Affected products (NVD): jahlives openssl_encrypt

Fixed in (NVD): 1.4.0

Weakness: CWE-798

Source: NVD CVE-2026-74891

References

• https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-fhqj
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-database-credentials

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