CVE-2026-74895

Critical

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 fail to apply sandbox restrictions in the default process isolation mode for plugin execution. Attackers can execute malicious plugins with unrestricted access to the filesystem, network, subprocess execution, and all Python modules.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.8

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-623h-chj7-hfx8

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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