CVE-2026-74894
Last modified
CVE-2026-74894 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the verify_api_token function that accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the verify_api_token function that accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-4g2c-wpgj-49w8Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-74894?
How severe is CVE-2026-74894?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74894?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-74889openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 use HKDF with no salt …9.8
- CVE-2026-7489CTMS developed by Sunnet has a SQL Injection vulnerability, …8.8
- CVE-2026-74890openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain an authenticat…5.5
- CVE-2026-74891openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded data…9.8
- CVE-2026-74892openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a hardcoded de…7.5
- CVE-2026-74893openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded defa…8.8
- CVE-2026-74895openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 fail to apply sandbox …9.8
- CVE-2026-74896openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a sandbox esca…9.8
- CVE-2026-74899openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a sandbox esca…9.8
- CVE-2026-7490CTMS and CPAS developed by Sunnet has an Arbitrary File Uplo…7.2
- CVE-2026-74900openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a critical vul…9.8
- CVE-2026-74901openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain an authenticat…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-74894?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST