CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-74891

CriticalCVSS 9.8
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that sensitive data stored in the database can be exposed to an attacker on the local network, potentially leading to data confidentiality breach.

Recommendation

Upgrade openssl_encrypt to version 1.4.0 or later and change all default credentials.

Original NVD description (English source)

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS