High severity8.8OSV Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Aug 31, 2026
CVE-2026-74877
CVE-2026-74877
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a missing ownership verification vulnerability in the revoke_key method that allows authenticated clients to revoke any other client's key. Attackers can revoke arbitrary keys by providing a valid ML-DSA signature, bypassing the intended ownership restriction.
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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-hvc7-763r-4f3hnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-missing-ownership-verification-via-revoke-keynvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- Jahlives openssl_encrypt: 25 Critical Flaws Including Auth Bypass and Sandbox Escapes Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 17, 2026