Plugin Sandbox Bypass in OpenSSL Encrypt by Vendor
CVE-2026-74895

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Jahlives

Status
OpenSSL Encrypt
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-74895?

OpenSSL Encrypt versions before 1.4.0 are susceptible to a significant vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent sandbox restrictions when executing plugins. This oversight in the default process isolation mode grants malicious users unrestricted access, enabling them to manipulate the filesystem, execute network operations, launch subprocesses, and utilize all Python modules. This vulnerability poses serious risks to applications relying on OpenSSL Encrypt, highlighting the necessity for prompt upgrading to version 1.4.0 or higher to mitigate potential attacks.

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:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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