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NVD description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Whirlpool hash implementation that uses broad glob patterns to load .so modules without integrity verification. Attackers can place malicious .so files matching the whirlpool*py313*.so pattern in site-packages directories to achieve native code execution when the module is loaded.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
| Date | Total | Labels |
|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 2 | Disclosure2 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 | Disclosure1 |
Warning: multiple critical/high vulnerabilities in #openssl_encrypt version<1.4.0 CVE-2026-74872 - CVE-2026-74880 - CVE-2026-74899 CVSS: 9.8. They can lead to sandbox escape, auth bypass or remote code execution #RCE #Patch #Patch #Patch
Post summary
The tweet announces three critical OpenSSL encryption library CVEs, warns of potential RCE via sandbox escape or auth bypass, but does not supply patches, PoC, or exploit tools.
🔒 #CyberSecurity CVE-2026-74872: Critical 9.8 RCE in openssl_encrypt via Malicious Whirlpool .so… "The National Vulnerability Database has published CVE-2026-74872, a CVSS 9.8 (Critical)…" 🔗 https://securityarsenal.com/blog/cve-2026-74872-critical-98-rce-in-opensslencrypt-via-malicious-whirlpool-so-loading-detection-and-remediation-guide #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #cve202674872 #critical #cve
Post summary
The post announces a critical RCE vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑74872) in openssl_encrypt, providing CVSS score and technical details, and references a remediation guide without claiming active exploitation or PoC availability.
🚨Critical - openssl_encrypt RCE via Whirlpool .so Glob Module Hijack (CVE-2026-74872) openssl_encrypt’s Whirlpool hash implementation uses broad glob patterns to load native modules (e.g., whirlpool*py313*.so) from site-packages without integrity verification. An attacker who can write to that path can drop a matching malicious .so to get arbitrary native code execution when Whirlpool is invoked. 👉Affected: openssl_encrypt < 1.4.0 | Upgrade to 1.4.0
Post summary
The advisory announces a critical remote code execution flaw in openssl_encrypt’s Whirlpool hash implementation, details the technical mechanism, and recommends upgrading to version 1.4.0 to remediate the issue.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | jahlives | openssl_encrypt | - | python | - |