CVE-2026-74889

PYSEC-2026-3765 · CVE-2026-74889 · GHSA-j9mh-57cc-665x

Published Aug 17, 2026 · Modified Sep 2, 2026

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Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 use HKDF with no salt and static info parameter in key normalization functions, reducing entropy extraction and determinism. Attackers can exploit predictable key derivation with identical inputs to weaken cryptographic security against multi-target attacks.

References

ADVISORY https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-j9mh-57cc-665x
ADVISORY https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-weak-key-derivation-via-hkdf

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CVE-2026-74889

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