Vulnerability Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a plugin sandbox bypass vulnerability where the PluginImportGuard blocks a different set of modules than the AST analyzer's DANGEROUS_MODULES set. Attackers can bypass AST analysis through string obfuscation or encoding to import unblocked dangerous modules like sys, shutil, multiprocessing, importlib, and pickle for arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-9pgj-v69p-qMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-plugin-import-guard-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-74886?
CVE-2026-74886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a plugin sandbox bypass vulnerability where the PluginImportGuard blocks a different set of modules than the AST analyzer's DANGEROUS_MODULES set. Attacke...
How severe is CVE-2026-74886?
CVE-2026-74886 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt.