CVE-2026-74894: Improper Authentication in jahlives openssl_encrypt
CVE-2026-74894 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the jahlives openssl_encrypt component before version 1.4.0. The flaw exists in the verify_api_token function, which improperly accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validating it. This allows attackers to upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by simply providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in jahlives openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 involves improper authentication in the verify_api_token function. This function accepts any non-empty Bearer token without proper validation, enabling attackers to bypass authentication controls. Exploitation allows unauthorized upload of public keys, enumeration of all keys, and revocation of keys for any user. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls by providing any non-empty Bearer token, leading to unauthorized actions such as uploading arbitrary public keys, enumerating all keys, and revoking keys belonging to any user. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's key management functions.
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
CVE-2026-74894 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the jahlives openssl_encrypt component before version 1.4.0. The flaw exists in the verify_api_token function, which improperly accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validating it. This allows attackers to upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by simply providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in jahlives openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 involves improper authentication in the verify_api_token function. This function accepts any non-empty Bearer token without proper validation, enabling attackers to bypass authentication controls. Exploitation allows unauthorized upload of public keys, enumeration of all keys, and revocation of keys for any user. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls by providing any non-empty Bearer token, leading to unauthorized actions such as uploading arbitrary public keys, enumerating all keys, and revoking keys belonging to any user. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's key management functions.
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
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a82f006bf8831d539c483de
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 11:27:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 11:41:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 11:41:45 UTC
Views: 5
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