CVE-2026-74873

Published: Ago 17, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 17, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,7
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 5,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users. Attackers can read process arguments through ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.

214

Invocation of Process Using Visible Sensitive Information

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/adviso…
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-v…