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CVE-2026-74894

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.66%
  1. Published17 Aug 2026

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.

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-2026-74894 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-74894 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.66%.

How severe is CVE-2026-74894?

CVE-2026-74894 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-74894?

Affected products include Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74894?

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.