Disclosure summary
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a missing ownership verification vulnerability in the revoke_key method that allows authenticated clients to revoke any other client's key. Attackers can revoke arbitrary keys by providing a valid ML-DSA signature, bypassing the intended ownership restriction.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-639
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-74877
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 2026-08-17T07:16:42-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T12:17:39-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:36-04:00