CVE-2026-74885

openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Logging Bug and Race Condition

Published Aug 17, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:jahlives:openssl_encrypt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:jahlives:openssl_encrypt:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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First Time appeared Jahlives
Jahlives openssl Encrypt
Vendors & Products Jahlives
Jahlives openssl Encrypt
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description 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.
Title openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Logging Bug and Race Condition
Weaknesses CWE-117
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Oct 1, 2026, 3:20 PM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2026, 10:36 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 17, 2026, 11:16 AM
Modified
Sep 1, 2026, 3:27 PM