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CVE-2026-74885
Published:August 17, 2026
Updated:September 01, 2026
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored modules and corrupting audit trails. Additionally, a race condition exists between module hiding and import hook installation where another thread could re-import blocked modules in multi-threaded environments.
Affected Packages
openssl-encrypt (PYTHON):
Affected version(s) >=0.2.2 <1.4.0
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 1.4.0
Related Resources (4)
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-43r4-3hf9-m84q
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74885.json
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74885
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-condition
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
9.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
3.6
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
CWE-117
EPSS
Base Score:
0.12