CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-74885
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored mod
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a logging bug in restore_hidden_modules() that logs module counts after clearing, always showing zero restored modules and corrupting audit trails. Additionally, a race condition exists between module hiding and import hook installation where another thread could re-import blocked modules in multi-threaded environments.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-43r4-3hf9-m84q
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-condition
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-17 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-17 · -1 days ago
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