CVE-2026-74883 json
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Sandbox Bypass via pathlib and io
published 9mo ago modified last mo. also EUVD-2026-60102 , GHSA-mcjj-qw7m-j3cp , PYSEC-2026-3760
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 41%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a sandbox bypass vulnerability where the plugin sandbox fails to restrict alternative file access methods like pathlib.Path and io.open. Attackers can import pathlib or io modules to read and write arbitrary files, completely bypassing the restricted_open file access controls.
Patch / fix
- pypi openssl-encrypt 1.4.0
- jahlives openssl_encrypt 1.4.0
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- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 2mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-mcjj-qw7m-j3cp referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pypi | openssl-encrypt | <1.4.0 |
1.4.0 |
Affected products
- jahlives openssl_encrypt
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
References
-
github.com
/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-mcjj-qw7m-j3cp
vendor-advisory, exploit, mitigation, evidence, advisory
-
vulncheck.com
/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-sandbox-bypass-via-pathlib-and-io
third-party-advisory, advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-74883
- NVD CVE-2026-74883
- OSV PYSEC-2026-3760
- Maintainer advisory GHSA-mcjj-qw7m-j3cp
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