CVE-2026-74894: Improper Authentication in jahlives openssl_encrypt
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in jahlives openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 arises from improper authentication in the verify_api_token function. This function accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validating its authenticity. As a result, attackers can bypass authentication controls to upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all stored keys, and revoke keys of any user. This represents a critical security flaw affecting the integrity and access control of the key management system within the product.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication, leading to unauthorized key uploads, enumeration of all keys, and revocation of keys belonging to any user. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of cryptographic keys managed by the system, potentially undermining secure communications or data protection relying on these keys.
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.
CVE-2026-74894: Improper Authentication in jahlives openssl_encrypt
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
jahlives
openssl_encrypt
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in jahlives openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 arises from improper authentication in the verify_api_token function. This function accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validating its authenticity. As a result, attackers can bypass authentication controls to upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all stored keys, and revoke keys of any user. This represents a critical security flaw affecting the integrity and access control of the key management system within the product.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication, leading to unauthorized key uploads, enumeration of all keys, and revocation of keys belonging to any user. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of cryptographic keys managed by the system, potentially undermining secure communications or data protection relying on these keys.
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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-17T10:42:40.455Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a82f006bf8831d539c483de
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 11:27:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 13:27:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 15:31:50 UTC
Views: 43
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