CVE-2026-74876
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CVE-2026-74876 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a vulnerability in PublicKeyBundle.from_dict() that creates key bundles from untrusted data without verifying signatures. Attackers can call from_dict() followed by to_identity() without signature verification to encrypt data using attacker-controlled public keys, leaking secrets.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a vulnerability in PublicKeyBundle.from_dict() that creates key bundles from untrusted data without verifying signatures. Attackers can call from_dict() followed by to_identity() without signature verification to encrypt data using attacker-controlled public keys, leaking secrets.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-8h88-gxp3-j7pgMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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