Low 3.6Published Aug 17, 2026

CVE-2026-74885openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Logging Bug and Race Condition

Updated under an hour ago (2026-10-19 09:10 UTC)

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Every CVE for jahlives openssl_encrypt

Exploited in the last 30 days

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.

CVSS: 3.6 LOW (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness (CWE): CWE-117
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 1, 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-43r4-3hf9-m84qvendor-advisory, mitigation
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-conditionthird-party-advisory

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