CVE-2026-74881openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 CORS Misconfiguration via Wildcard Origins

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 configure CORS with allow_origins set to wildcard and allow_credentials enabled to true. Attackers can create malicious websites that make authenticated cross-origin requests to the API on behalf of any user who visits them.

7.1 HIGHEPSS 0.36%Not in KEVNVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-10-08 16:17 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

7.1HIGHCVSS 4.0

Score source: VulnCheck (CNA)
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Aug 17, 2026
Assigner: VulnCheck

Affected

openssl_encrypt (jahlives)

Versions: before 1.4.0
Fixed in: 1.4.0

Exploitation

Public exploit: None listed
CISA KEV: Not listed
KEV due date: —
SSVC: Exploitation none · Automatable no · Impact partial

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

0.36%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 30.35% of CVEs

CVSS 4.0 · VulnCheck (CNA)

7.1High

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: None
Availability impact: None
Confidentiality (other systems): None
Integrity (other systems): None
Availability (other systems): None

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

9.3Critical

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: None

CVSS 3.1 · VulnCheck (CNA)

6.5Medium

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: None
Availability impact: None

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
7.1	HIGH	4.0VulnCheck (CNA)	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
9.3	CRITICAL	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
6.5	MEDIUM	3.1VulnCheck (CNA)	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-74881
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): VulnCheck
Published: Aug 17, 2026
Last modified: 2026-10-08 16:17 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-942 · Permissive Cross-domain Security Policy with Untrusted Domains

Sources

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