PyPI/openssl-encrypt CVE-2026-74875: critical 9.8, EPSS 0.27%
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 silently skip JSON schema validation when the jsonschema library is not installed, allowing malformed metadata to be accepted. Attackers can remove the jsonschema
Action: Upgrade openssl-encrypt to 1.4.0 or later.
pip install openssl-encrypt==1.4.0Affected
| introduced | fixed | last affected |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.4.0 | - |
Fixed versions
| 1.4.0 |
Sources
- osv: PYSEC-2026-3755
- nvd: CVE-2026-74875
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-425g-fjhq-5h92
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-schema-validation-bypass
CVE-2026-74875 · published · modified · JSON