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CVE-2026-74872

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.68%
  1. Published17 Aug 2026

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Whirlpool hash implementation that uses broad glob patterns to load .so modules without integrity verification. Attackers can place malicious .so files matching the whirlpool*py313*.so pattern in site-packages directories to achieve native code execution when the module is loaded.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt< 1.4.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt≥ 1.4.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-74872 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-74872 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.68%.

How severe is CVE-2026-74872?

CVE-2026-74872 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-74872?

Affected products include Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74872?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt 1.4.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.