CVE-2026-74873

jahlives openssl_encrypt

Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 1 Sept 2026 · Analyzed

8.7 High · CVSS 4.0, vulncheck.com

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users. Attackers can read process arguments through ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p · Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argument · Third Party Advisory