PyPI/openssl-encrypt CVE-2026-74884: high 7.5, EPSS 0.44%
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the _is_safe_path method where the plugin_id parameter is not sanitized before constructing the plugin config directory
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-2026-3761
- nvd: CVE-2026-74884
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-8jpj-w975-rwv5
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-path-traversal-via-plugin-id
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