High severity7.5OSV Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-74884
CVE-2026-74884
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the _is_safe_path method where the plugin_id parameter is not sanitized before constructing the plugin config directory path. Attackers can declare a malicious plugin_id containing path traversal sequences like '../' to access arbitrary directories outside the intended plugin directory.
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Affected products
2<1.4.0+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <1.4.0
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-8jpj-w975-rwv5nvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-path-traversal-via-plugin-idnvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- Jahlives openssl_encrypt: 25 Critical Flaws Including Auth Bypass and Sandbox Escapes Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 17, 2026