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CVE-2026-74893
Published:August 17, 2026
Updated:September 01, 2026
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers with access to source code can forge valid JWT tokens for any client_id to gain authenticated access to keyserver and telemetry APIs.
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://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74893
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74893.json
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-jwt-token-forgery-via-hardcoded-secrets
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-qc6h-gfjh-7qqg
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
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:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CWE-798
EPSS
Base Score:
0.26