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CVE-2026-74885: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in jahlives openssl_encrypt

0
Critical
Published: 08/17/2026 (08/17/2026, 11:04:50 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: jahlives
Product: openssl_encrypt

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.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 11:42:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects jahlives openssl_encrypt prior to version 1.4.0. The restore_hidden_modules() function improperly outputs log data by always showing zero restored modules after clearing, which corrupts audit trails and can hinder forensic analysis. Furthermore, a race condition between module hiding and import hook installation can cause blocked modules to be re-imported by other threads in multi-threaded environments, potentially bypassing intended module restrictions. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

The improper logging corrupts audit trails, reducing the reliability of forensic and security monitoring. The race condition may allow blocked modules to be re-imported, potentially undermining security controls in multi-threaded environments. This can lead to unauthorized code execution or bypass of module restrictions, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply patches once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-08-17T10:36:18.506Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a82f004bf8831d539c4835a

Added to database: 08/17/2026, 11:27:00 UTC

Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 11:42:47 UTC

Last updated: 08/17/2026, 20:03:01 UTC

Views: 6

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