CVE-2026-74894

Critical

Description

openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the verify_api_token function that accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.8

Exploit probability—

ProductJahlives Openssl Encrypt

PublishedAug 17, 2026

First seenAug 17, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-287Improper authentication

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-4g2c-wpgj-49w8

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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