CVE-2026-74883

High

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a sandbox bypass vulnerability where the plugin sandbox fails to restrict alternative file access methods like pathlib.Path and io.open. Attackers can import pathlib or io modules to read and write arbitrary files, completely bypassing the restricted_open file access controls.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

ProductJahlives Openssl Encrypt

PublishedAug 17, 2026

First seenAug 17, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-693CWE-693

How to fix

Update

jahlives openssl_encrypt1.4.0 or later
openssl-encrypt1.4.0 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-mcjj-qw7m-j3cp

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
jahlives openssl_encrypt	v < 1.4.0	1.4.0
openssl-encryptPyPI	v < 1.4.0	1.4.0

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