Disclosure summary
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users. Attackers can read process arguments through ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-214
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-74873
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | * {"versionEndExcluding":"1.4.0"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-08-17T07:16:41-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T12:17:38-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:36-04:00