Critical severity9.8OSV Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-74875
CVE-2026-74875
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 silently skip JSON schema validation when the jsonschema library is not installed, allowing malformed metadata to be accepted. Attackers can remove the jsonschema package or supply unknown metadata format versions to bypass all schema checks and process malicious data.
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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-425g-fjhq-5h92nvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-schema-validation-bypassnvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- Jahlives openssl_encrypt: 25 Critical Flaws Including Auth Bypass and Sandbox Escapes Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 17, 2026