How severe is CVE-2026-74885?

CVE-2026-74885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-74885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-74885?

CVE-2026-74885 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-74885 published?

CVE-2026-74885 was published on 2026-08-17 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

CVE-2026-74885

CVE-2026-74885 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jahlives Openssl Encrypt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-117.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-117
Affected product: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt
Published: 2026-08-17
Last modified: 2026-09-01

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored modules and corrupting audit trails. Additionally, a race condition exists between module hiding and import hook installation where another thread could re-import blocked modules in multi-threaded environments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-74885?: openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored modules and corrupting audit trails. Additionally, a race condition exists between module hiding and import hook installation where another thread could re-import blocked modules in multi-threaded environments.
How severe is CVE-2026-74885?: CVE-2026-74885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-74885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-74885?: CVE-2026-74885 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-74885 published?: CVE-2026-74885 was published on 2026-08-17 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jahlives:openssl_encrypt:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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