CVE-2026-74873
2 advisories.
PyPI/openssl-encrypt CVE-2026-74873: medium, EPSS 0.32%
openssl-encrypt has visible password in process list via --password CLI argument
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: GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/commit/e78a3666e4592f3538adaaa6be8f5f04356174db
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt
CVE-2026-74873 · published · modified · JSON
PyPI/openssl-encrypt CVE-2026-74873: unknown, EPSS 0.32%
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
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-2026-3753
- 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
CVE-2026-74873 · published · modified · JSON