CVE-2026-74895: jahlives openssl_encrypt

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

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 fail to apply sandbox restrictions in the default process isolation mode for plugin execution. Attackers can execute malicious plugins with unrestricted access to the filesystem, network, subprocess execution, and all Python modules.

Affected products (NVD): jahlives openssl_encrypt

Fixed in (NVD): 1.4.0

Weakness: CWE-693

Source: NVD CVE-2026-74895

References

• https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-623h-chj7-hfx8
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-plugin-sandbox-bypass-via-process-isolation

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