CVE-2026-74901
CRITICAL
9,3
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 an authentication bypass vulnerability in pqc.py where AES-GCM decryption failures trigger fallback to unauthenticated AES-CTR mode. Attackers can modify ciphertext in transit to bypass integrity verification and perform bit-flipping attacks without detection.
347
Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Integrity
Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Modify Application Data
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-w4j7-wfgw-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-authentication-bypa…