medium5.5
CVE-2026-74873
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users.
Impact
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | before 1.4.0 |