CVE-2026-74873

Summary

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 /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-214: Invocation of Process Using Visible Sensitive Information

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: yes
  • Technical Impact: partial

References

• 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

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