CVE-2026-74873

EUVD-2026-60092
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
5.5 MEDIUM
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 22.12%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
jahlivesopenssl_encrypt
𝑥
< 1.4.0
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argument