CVE-2026-74892

jahlives openssl_encrypt

Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 31 Aug 2026 · Analyzed

8.7 High · CVSS 4.0, vulncheck.com

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a hardcoded default secret key in the standalone telemetry server configuration that is used for API key hashing. Attackers who know this default value can predict or forge API key hashes to compromise telemetry API authentication.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-p926-6hjp-w9jw · Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-secret-key · Third Party Advisory