CVE-2026-74885

Low

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.

SeverityLow

CVSS3.6

Exploit probability—

ProductJahlives Openssl Encrypt

PublishedAug 17, 2026

First seenAug 17, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-117CWE-117

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-43r4-3hf9-m84q

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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