VDB-391260 · CVE-2026-74881 · GCVE-0-2026-74881

jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.3.x cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.3.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in cross-domain policy. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-74881. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.3.x. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 configure CORS with allow_origins set to wildcard and allow_credentials enabled to true. Attackers can create malicious websites that make authenticated cross-origin requests to the API on behalf of any user who visits them.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-74881 since 08/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Network Encryption Software

Vendor

jahlives

Name

openssl_encrypt

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (VulnCheck): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-domain policy
CWE: CWE-942 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: openssl_encrypt 1.4.0

Timelineinfo

08/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/17/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-74881 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-74881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391260

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2026 13:43
Changes: 08/17/2026 13:43 (76)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103