CVE-2026-74891

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
CRITICAL 9,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.

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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Integrity Confidentiality Availability Other
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Other
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Mobile, ICS/OT
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/adviso…
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-database-…