CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-74894
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the verify_api_token function that accepts any non-empty Bearer token string wit
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the verify_api_token function that accepts any non-empty Bearer token string without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary public keys, enumerate all keys, and revoke keys belonging to any user by providing any Bearer token in the Authorization header.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-4g2c-wpgj-49w8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-authentication-bypass-via-bear
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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