CVE-2026-74891 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-74891?

CVE-2026-74891 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74891?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt.

Vulnerability Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jahlives	Openssl Encrypt	< 1.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-fMitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-database-cThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-74891?

CVE-2026-74891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known de...

How severe is CVE-2026-74891?

CVE-2026-74891 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-2026-74891?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt.