Vulnerability · Published Aug 17, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-74892openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Hardcoded Secret Key
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity hard-coded credentials in openssl_encrypt from jahlives. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 44% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 56.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a hardcoded default secret key in the standalone telemetry server configuration that is used for API key hashing. Attackers who know this default value can predict or forge API key hashes to compromise telemetry API authentication.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | openssl-encrypt | 1.4.0 | PYSEC-2026-3746 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | 0 – before 1.4.0 |
Weakness: CWE-798 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-p926-6hjp-w9jw) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Hardcoded Secret Key third-party-advisory