Critical severity9.8OSV Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-74878
CVE-2026-74878
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 use an in-memory rate limiter for TOTP brute-force protection that is not shared across workers and is lost on server restart. Attackers can distribute authentication attempts across multiple server instances or retry immediately after a restart to bypass rate limiting protections.
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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-h45m-mgcp-q388nvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-totp-rate-limiter-bypassnvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- Jahlives openssl_encrypt: 25 Critical Flaws Including Auth Bypass and Sandbox Escapes Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 17, 2026