๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-74885

LOW 3.6

openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Logging Bug and Race Condition

CVSS Score
3.6
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

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.

CWE CWE-117
Vendor jahlives
Product openssl_encrypt
Published Aug 17, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Affected Versions

jahlives / openssl_encrypt
0 < 1.4.0

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
github.com: https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-43r4-3hf9-m84q vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-condition