HIGH 8.7 NVD
CVE-2026-74891
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-fhqj
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-hardcoded-database-credentials
This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 was published on 2026-08-17 via NVD.
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