Medium severity5.5OSV Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-74873
CVE-2026-74873
Description
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.
Affected products
2(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: <1.4.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88pnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argumentnvdThird Party Advisory
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