PatchTheCVEopenssl encrypt vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting openssl encrypt, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 4 tracked.
Also searched as: opensslencrypt.
openssl encrypt has 4 tracked vulnerabilities, 2 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 4. Most recent: 2026-08-17. Highest priority: CVE-2026-74886 (score 60/100).
- CVE-2026-74886 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a plugin sandbox bypass vulnerability where the PluginImportGuar
- CVE-2026-74880 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 accept refresh tokens as URL query parameters in keyserver and telemetry
- CVE-2026-74892 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a hardcoded default secret key in the standalone telemetry serve
- CVE-2026-74890 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in CamelliaCipher that di
FAQ
How do I fix openssl encrypt vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is openssl encrypt being exploited right now?
None of the tracked openssl encrypt CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which openssl encrypt CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-74886 currently ranks highest (60/100): openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a plugin sandbox bypass vulnerability where the PluginImportGuar.