CVE-2026-74884
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CVE-2026-74884 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the _is_safe_path method where the plugin_id parameter is not sanitized before constructing the plugin config directory path. Attackers can declare a malicious plugin_id containing path traversal sequences like '../' to access arbitrary directories outside the intended plugin directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the _is_safe_path method where the plugin_id parameter is not sanitized before constructing the plugin config directory path. Attackers can declare a malicious plugin_id containing path traversal sequences like '../' to access arbitrary directories outside the intended plugin directory.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-8jpj-w975-rwv5Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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