# CVE-2026-74885

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-74885
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 9.3 (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-117
- **Published:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 17, 2026

## Description

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.

## Affected Products

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

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-43r4-3hf9-m84q)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-logging-bug-and-race-condition)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.12%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 2.2

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