CVE-2026-74891

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 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.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-fhqj · Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-database-credentials · Third Party Advisory