# CVE-2026-74873

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-74873
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 8.7 (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-214
- **Published:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 17, 2026

## Description

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 Products

- jahlives — openssl_encrypt (0)
- jahlives — openssl_encrypt (1.4.0)

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argument)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.23%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 13.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._