Medium 5.5Published Aug 17, 2026

CVE-2026-74873openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Password Exposure via CLI Argument

Updated under an hour ago (2026-10-19 06:25 UTC)

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Every CVE for jahlives openssl_encrypt

Exploited in the last 30 days

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users. Attackers can read process arguments through ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.

CVSS: 5.5 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness (CWE): CWE-214
Known exploited: Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by: VulnCheck
NVD analysis: Analyzed
Record last updated: Oct 8, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

jahlives openssl_encrypt jahlives:openssl_encrypt (from the name)	before 1.4.0; 1.4.0 not affected	CNA record
jahlives openssl_encrypt jahlives:openssl_encrypt	before 1.4.0	NVD

References

https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88pvendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argumentthird-party-advisory

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