Information Disclosure Vulnerability in OpenSSL_Encrypt by OpenSSL
CVE-2026-74879

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jahlives

Status
OpenSSL Encrypt
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-74879?

OpenSSL_Encrypt versions prior to 1.4.0 are susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability within the /ready endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger database errors that expose full exception strings. The disclosed information could reveal sensitive data such as hostnames, IP addresses, connection parameters, and potentially credentials, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

openssl_encrypt 0 < 1.4.0

openssl_encrypt 1.4.0

References

https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advi...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-befo...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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