Hardcoded Secret Key Vulnerability in OpenSSL Encrypt by OpenSSL
CVE-2026-74892

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jahlives

Status
OpenSSL Encrypt
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-74892?

A vulnerability exists in OpenSSL Encrypt prior to version 1.4.0 where a hardcoded default secret key is utilized in the standalone telemetry server configuration for API key hashing. This flaw allows attackers with knowledge of the default value to forge or predict API key hashes, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromise of telemetry API authentication.

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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