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CVE-2026-74895

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.68%
  1. Published17 Aug 2026

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.

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-74895 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-74895 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.68%.

How severe is CVE-2026-74895?

CVE-2026-74895 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-2026-74895?

Affected products include Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74895?

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.